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Page 6 of one of the official exam specifications to be taken at age 16 (GCSEs) specifically mentions William the Bastard. https://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/335133

• Theodores 4y ago
  I must be getting very old! Thanks for this. Back in my day the 'b-' word was considered unfit for school books.
  • Symbiote 4y ago
    I remembered it from about 1999. I don't know if it was a requirement back then, or just something the history teacher chose to include.