Born in 1056
William II of England
King of England, ruled 1087-1100
Born
1056 969 years ago
Died
August 2nd, 1100 924 years ago — 44 years old
Ruled as King of England from 1087 until death in 1100. Second son of William the Conqueror, he ascended to the throne after the death of his father. His reign was marked by conflicts with his nobles and the church, including tensions with Anselm of Canterbury. He expanded royal authority and maintained the Norman influence in England.
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