When William the Conqueror died in 1087, the throne was passed to his eldest son, Robert Curthose, who became Duke of Normandy. However, William's other son, William Rufus, was crowned King of England shortly after William the Conqueror's death. This division of territories and titles led to conflict between Robert and William Rufus over their inheritance.
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