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   How old was William II when he died?

   • They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. William II (born c. 1056—died August 2, 1100, near Lyndhurst, Hampshire, England) was the son of William I the Conqueror and king of England from 1087 to 1100; he was also de facto duke of Normandy (as William III) from 1096 to 1100.

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   How long did William II rule England?

   • (more...) 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.

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   Who was King of England in 1087?

   • King of England from 1087, the third son of William (I) the Conqueror. He spent most of his reign attempting to capture Normandy from his brother Robert (II) Curthose , Duke of Normandy. His extortion of money led his barons to revolt.

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   How did King William II Die?

   • William died on 2 August 1100, after being shot by an arrow whilst hunting in the New Forest. He was succeeded by his young brother, Henry I 'Beauclec '. King William II (Rufus) and King Henry I © The British Library Board, Cotton Vitellius A. XIII

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   William was a figure of complex temperament, capable of both bellicosity and flamboyance. He did not marry nor have children, which – along with contemporary accounts – has led some historians to speculate on homosexuality or bisexuality. He died after being hit by an arrow while hunting.

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   Apr 16, 2024 · brother Robert II. sister Adela. (Show more) William II (born c. 1056—died August 2, 1100, near Lyndhurst, Hampshire, England) was the son of William I the Conqueror and king of England from 1087 to 1100; he was also de facto duke of Normandy (as William III) from 1096 to 1100. He prevented the dissolution of political ties between England ...

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   Name: King William II Rufus. Born: c.1056 at Normandy. Parents: William I and Matilda of Flanders. Relation to Charles III: 25th great-granduncle. House of: Normandy. Ascended to the throne: September 9, 1087. Crowned: September 26, 1087 at Westminster Abbey. Married: Unmarried. Children: None.

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   Nov 29, 2019 · Family Relations. William was born c. 1056 CE in Normandy, his father being William, Duke of Normandy, otherwise known as William the Conqueror or William I of England following his invasion of that country in 1066 CE.

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   Mar 6, 2020 · William the Conqueror sired 4 sons, three of whom were alive at the time of his death in 1087. Two became kings, another was a crusading duke; all three fought for the right to rule over the Anglo-Norman realm their father created.

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   Jun 28, 2017 · Strong, outspoken and ruddy (hence his nickname 'Rufus'), William II (reigned 1087-1100) extended his father's policies, taking royal power to the far north of England.

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   William was a delicate, posthumous child, whose father had died a few days before his birth, but he grew up determined to defend his country against the threat from France on his southern border. He led his army in person, and carefully built up the Grand Alliance against the French.