William II of England
William II of England (c. September 1 1056–2 August 1100) was King of England from 1087 until 1100. He was the second son of William the Conqueror and Matilda of Flanders.[1] He was a harsh ruler and was not very liked. He did not have a wife or any children. He died on 2 August 1100 in the New Forest when he was shot by an arrow while hunting with his brother-in-law, Walter Tirel (Tryyel) and other friends.[1]
| William II "Rufus" | |
|---|---|
| King of the English | |
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| 9 September 1087–2 August 1100 | |
| 26 September 1087 | |
| Predecessor | William I "the Conqueror" |
| Successor | Henry I "Beauclerc" |
| Born | c. September 1 1056 Normandy, France |
| Died | 2 August 1100 The New Forest, England |
| Burial | |
| House | Norman dynasty |
| Father | William I "the Conqueror" |
| Mother | Matilda of Flanders |
William II Of England Media
Engraving of the Great Seal of William II
Silver penny of William II showing a crowned head facing forward (1089), Yorkshire Museum, York
St William of Breteuil defending the Winchester treasury against Prince Henry at William's death
Rufus Stone
Memorial stone in the grounds of Beaulieu Abbey, Hampshire
Tomb of William Rufus in Winchester Cathedral (1832)
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "William II". Spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2010-05-28. Retrieved 2010-08-13.
- ↑ Doyle (1864), p. 123.
Other websites
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