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William II (Anglo-Norman: Williame; c. 1057 – 2 August 1100) was King of England from 26 September 1087 until his death in 1100, with powers over Normandy and influence in Scotland. He was less successful in extending control into Wales .
His premature death may have been hastened by osteitis deformans. [2] Matilda (Empress Maud) Angevins or Plantagenets (England) February 1102 1141 10 September 1167 Henry II: 5 March 1133 1154–1189 6 July 1189 He collapsed into shock and fever and eventually died. William I: House of Dunkeld (Scotland) c. 1143 1165–1214 4 December 1214 ...
On television, William was portrayed by Peter Firth in the 1990 play Blood Royal: William the Conqueror, directed by Peter Jefferies. [9] Singer Frank Turner told the story of the death of William II in the song "English Curse" from his 2011 album England Keep My Bones.
King William II, the third son of William the Conqueror, was known as William Rufus. He reigned as King of England from 1087 until his death in 1100, at which point his younger brother, Prince ...
William II, Lord of Béthune (died 1214), nicknamed William the Red; William II, Count of Perche (died 1226), Bishop of Châlons; William II of Dampierre (1196–1231) William II Longespee (c. 1212 –1250) William II of Holland (c. 1227 –1256), Count of Holland and Zeeland; William de Wickwane (died 1285), Archbishop of York (1279–1285 ...
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When Henry died, Stephen travelled to England, and in a coup d'etat had himself crowned instead of Matilda. The period which followed is known as The Anarchy , as parties supporting each side fought in open warfare both in Britain and on the continent for the better part of two decades.
Prince William is given a card for his wife Catherine, Princess of Wales, by volunteer Rachel Candappa during a visit to Surplus to Supper on April 18, 2024, in Surrey, England.