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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 .
Death Notes William II, Rufus: The Normans (England) c. 1056 1087–1100 2 August 1100 Killed by an arrow through the heart during a hunting trip. Widely suspected, though not proven, to be murder to benefit one of his brothers. Alexander III: House of Dunkeld (Scotland) 4 September 1241 1249–1286 19 March 1286
Among them were Harold Godwinson (recognised as king by the Witenagemot after the death of Edward the Confessor), Harald Hardrada (King of Norway who claimed to be the rightful heir of Harthacnut) and Duke William II of Normandy (vassal to the King of France, and first cousin once-removed of Edward the Confessor). Harald and William both ...
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 ...
Articles relating to William II of England (c. 1056–1100, reigned 1087–1100). See also the preceding Category:William the Conqueror and the succeeding Category:Henry I of England Pages in category "William II of England"
William of England may refer to any of the following monarchs of England and later the United Kingdom: William I (c. 1028 –1087; r. 1066–1087), also known as William the Conqueror or William the Bastard; William II of England (c. 1056 –1100; r. 1087–1100), also known as William Rufus; William III of England (1650–1702; r.
Prince William has pulled out of attending a memorial service for his godfather, Greece’s late King Constantine II, due to “a personal matter” amid Kate Middleton’s abdominal-surgery ...
Prince William Tim Rooke -Pool/Getty Images Prince William is skipping a memorial service for his godfather, King Constantine of Greece, according to Kensington Palace. “Unfortunately, The ...