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William II (Rufus)

Type Figure Region England Time c. 1056–1100 Also known as Rufus

William II (c. 1056–1100), son of the Norman conqueror William I, became King of England in 1087, known as 'Rufus'.…

Timeline

  1. c. 1056–1087Normandy · NormandyAs son of the Conqueror he grew up in Normandy and England, was granted parts of Normandy, and was drawn into the succession dispute with his elder brother Robert and younger brother Henry.
  2. 1087–1100Westminster · EnglandSucceeded after his father's death in 1087, suppressed baronial rebellions and contested Normandy with Robert; strengthened royal finances, had tense relations with archbishops such as Lanfranc; died accidentally while hunting in the New Forest in 1100.

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