William II of England
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William II | ||
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King of the English | ||
Reign | 9 September 1087 - 2 August 1100 | |
Coronation | 26 September 1087 | |
Born | c. 1056 | |
Normandy | ||
Died | 2 August 1100 | |
Predecessor | William I | |
Successor | Henry I | |
Consort | Never married | |
Royal House | Norman |
William II of England (c. 1056 – 2 August 1100) was the second son of William the Conqueror and Matilda of Flanders. He was King of England from 1087 until 1100. He was a harsh ruler and was not very liked. He did not have a wife or any children. He died when he was shot by an arrow while hunting.
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