William the Conqueror
Who did Robert designate as his heir upon his departure in the novel, William the Conqueror?
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When the nobles asked Robert to designate an heir, he chose William—a young boy born illegitimately. This shocked the nobles, but slowly and reluctantly they swore allegiance to their boy-lord.
William the Conqueror