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How did William the Conqueror woo his future wife, Matilda of Flanders?

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How did William the Conqueror woo his future wife, Matilda of Flanders?

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Matilda refused William, or his emissary, on grounds of her being of higher birth. When hearing that, William came in person, grabbed her by her long hair, and threw her on the ground. (There are two versions–she was either mounted on a horse or in her room when this happened).