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When William the Conqueror invaded England, what became the official language of business

in England?

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Answer: French

Explanation: In 1066 William the Conqueror, the Duke of Normandy (part of modern France), invaded and conquered England. The new conquerors (called the Normans) brought with them a kind of French, which became the language of the Royal Court, and the ruling and business classes.

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