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WILLIAM II

William II (known as William Rufus) was a Norman king of England. He was born in 1057 and died in 1100 Strong, outspoken and ruddy (hence his nickname 'Rufus'),
William II reigned from 1087 to 1100 and extended his father's (William the Conqueror) policies, taking royal power to the far north of England. Ruthless in his relations with his brother Robert, William II extended his grip on the duchy of Normandy under an agreement between the brothers in 1091. William II's relations with the Church were not easy; he took over Archbishop Lanfranc's revenues after the latter's death in 1089, kept other bishoprics vacant to make use of their revenues, and had numerous arguments with Lanfranc's popular successor Anselm.

William II died on the 2nd of August 1100, after being shot by an arrow whilst hunting in the New Forest.
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