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William II of England

King of England from 1087 to 1100

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Also known as William Rufus, William II, William II 'Rufus', King of England

Key facts

Occupation: king
Position held: monarch of England
Born: 1060, 1058, 1056, 1057
Died: August 2, 1100

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Overview

William II 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 his control into Wales. The third son of William the Conqueror, he is commonly referred to as William Rufus, perhaps because of his ruddy appearance or, more likely, because he had red hair.

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Notable quotes

“God shall never see me a good man. I have suffered too much from him.”
— Quoted in The Atlantic Monthly (September 1882), p. 407
“He knows nothing about crimes, or else he weighs them in unjust balances.”
— Quoted in The Atlantic Monthly (September 1882), p. 407

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