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According to legend, when William the Conqueror became king of England, he granted the use of one lion of his arms to thanks the lords of Laval, whom helped him during the battle of Hastings. Later the Lords of Laval granted the arms to the city as well. | According to legend, when William the Conqueror became king of England, he granted the use of one lion of his arms to thanks the lords of Laval, whom helped him during the battle of Hastings. Later the Lords of Laval granted the arms to the city as well. | ||