William II of England
William II of England (c. 1 September 1056–2 August 1100) was King of England from 1087 to his death.
| William II "Rufus" | |
|---|---|
| King of the English | |
 | |
| King of England | |
| 9 September 1087–2 August 1100 | |
| 26 September 1087 | |
| Predecessor | William I "the Conqueror" |
| Successor | Henry I "Beauclerc" |
| Born | c. 1 September 1056 Normandy, France |
| Died | 2 August 1100 The New Forest, England |
| Burial | |
| House | Norman dynasty |
| Father | William I "the Conqueror" |
| Mother | Matilda of Flanders |
He was the second son of William the Conqueror and Matilda of Flanders.[1] He was a harsh ruler and not very liked. He did not have a wife or any children.
He died in the New Forest when he was shot by an arrow while he was hunting with his brother-in-law, Walter Tirel (Tryyel), and other friends.[1]
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
- A Chronicle of England - Page 125 - William de Breteuil Defends the Treasury.jpg
St William of Breteuil defending the Winchester treasury against Prince Henry at William's death
- Rufus Stone.jpg
The site of the Rufus Stone, now a metal monument
- King William Rufus memorial at Beaulieu Abbey.jpg
Memorial stone in the grounds of Beaulieu Abbey, Hampshire
- Tomb of William Rufus, Winchester Cathedral (Robert Chambers, p.161, 1832) - Copy.jpg
Tomb of William Rufus in Winchester Cathedral (1832)
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.
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