| 1. | William II "Rufus" England was born Abt 1059, , Normandy, France; died 25 Jul 1100, , New Forest, Hampshire, England; was buried 26 Jul 1100, Cathedrlstswiten, Winchester, Hampshire, England. Other Events:
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William II "Rufus" King Of England became king in 1087. He was called Rufus,
meaning red, because of his ruddy complexion. Lustful for power and completely
illiterate, he ruled with violence rather than strength. The clergy denounced
his brutality and his infringements on church rights.
In 1088, several powerful Norman barons revolted against William. He put down
the revolt and strengthened his position. Later, he gained control of Normandy
by financing the crusading ventures of his brother Robert, Duke of Normandy.
He also invaded Scotland and brought it under his control in 1097.
William's reign was marked by a bitter quarrel with the Roman Catholic Church.
William kept the see of Canterbury vacant after the archbishop die in 1089, inorder to collect its revenues for himself. When he fell seriously ill in 1093,
he welcomed the election of Aneselm as archbishop to atone for his sins. But
when he recovered his health, he forced Anselm into exile. An arrow shot by a
fellow hunter killed William while he was hunting. The clergy refused to give
him a church funeral.
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Reference:
"The World Book Encyclopedia", 1968, p WXYZ259.
William — {Unknown}. {Unknown} was born Abt 1059, Of, Hampshire, England. [Group Sheet]
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Abt 1059 - 1100 (~ 41 years)
(1.William1) was born Abt 1079, Of, Hampshire, England.