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William II of England
January 1, 1056 – August 2, 1100
King of England from 1087 to 1100
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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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- Anniversary · August 2
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