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What happened to all the original English aristocrats when the Norman lords conquered England in 1066? Where did they go? Were they just killed off? Did any retain power? Did many remain loyal to the family of King Harold? Were many absorbed into the court of William?

by /u/granta50 in /r/AskHistorians

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