Shortest Paths of Descent From William The Conqueror
The following eight lines of descent are from Adela of Normandy, daughter of William the Conqueror.
We can see that Queen Elizabeth II is a 22nd great-granddaughter of William the Conqueror.
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1. William I |
1. William I |
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1. William I |
1. William I |
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1. William I |
1. William I |
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1. William I |
1. William I |
The next two lines of descent are from Henry I of England.
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1. William I |
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