William the Conqueror was born in Normandy, France (1027), and of Viking lineage. He was Duke of Normandy in 1035, and King of England by 1066.
There were others as well.
William II of England born in Normandy, France (1060)
Henry II, Richard II and Edward IV were also born in France.
William III was born in the Netherlands and George I and II were born in Germany.
There were others, who were born in Scotland and Wales...both are different countries that are part of the "United Kingdom" today but at their respective times were independent (on/off) from the country of England.
This is a great illustration of how "foreigners" can become King (Queen) of England/UK.
“William the Conqueror was born in Normandy, France (1027), and of Viking lineage. He was Duke of Normandy in 1035, and King of England by 1066.”
Thomas Paine referred to him as “the son of a prostitute, and the plunderer of the English nation”.