How did French become the dominant language of England ?

A. King Alfred wanted all educated people to speak French.

B. After the successful invasion of England, the language of William of Normandy became the language of the elite.

C. Many English nobles preferred French because of the cultures superior poetry.

D. Edward the Confessors wife was French, and she had great influence at court.

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