Matilda in fact refused his proposal because she did not think she should have to lower herself and marry a bastard. This did not go well with William and not long after he caught Matilda leaving church one day and dragged her to the ground by her hair and beat her to death and then simply rode away. This act did not stray Matilda away even more, but instead made her agree to marry William. They got married around 1050. Soon after their marriage, Matilda had gave birth to a son. He was named Robert after Matilda's Grandfather and William's
Matilda in fact refused his proposal because she did not think she should have to lower herself and marry a bastard. This did not go well with William and not long after he caught Matilda leaving church one day and dragged her to the ground by her hair and beat her to death and then simply rode away. This act did not stray Matilda away even more, but instead made her agree to marry William. They got married around 1050. Soon after their marriage, Matilda had gave birth to a son. He was named Robert after Matilda's Grandfather and William's