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Reign of William II (1090s)

Type Event Region England Time 1091–1100

William II (William Rufus), who succeeded in 1087, saw the 1090s as the core period of his reign, balancing Normandy and England, suppressing noble r…

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  1. 1091–1093Winchester · EnglandAfter reconciling with Duke Robert of Normandy around 1091, William II turned to suppressing English noble revolts, executing or exiling opponents and strengthening central royal control over vassals.
  2. 1093–1097Canterbury · EnglandWilliam II and Archbishop Anselm of Canterbury clashed fiercely over episcopal investiture and church independence; Anselm was forced into exile, reflecting deep tensions between royal and papal authority.
  3. 1095–1100Welsh March · Welsh MarchWilliam II continued military operations on the Welsh March and levied heavy taxes to fill the treasury; his harsh and arbitrary rule style displeased some nobles.

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