The famous battle that occurred in 1066, leading to the Norman conquest of England, is the Battle of Hastings. Fought on October 14 of that year, the battle saw William, the Duke of Normandy, clash with King Harold II of England. The conflict arose due to a disputed succession following the death of Edward the Confessor. William's forces ultimately triumphed, leading to Harold’s death and significant shifts in English society and governance. The Norman victory brought feudal practices and Norman culture to England, profoundly impacting the nation’s history, language, and architecture, as exemplified by the construction of iconic structures like the Tower of London.