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William II of England

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William II, commonly known as William Rufus, was King of England from 26 September 1087 until his death in 1100. He held power over Normandy and influence in Scotland, though he was less successful extending his control into Wales. He was the third son of William the Conqueror, and his epithet Rufus most likely referred to his ruddy complexion or red hair.

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Classification
Gender
Male 1
Wikidata P21 (sex or gender), w-bbfill-langhist-0926.
Role
Role (category)
Monarch / Royalty 1
Birth Year
1057 2
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1. Wikidata: William II of England
  • Wikidata Q102005, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)
  • Wikipedia biography, role/occupation stated in lead section (w-bbfill-history3-0927)
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2. William II of England (Wikipedia)
  • infobox birth date
    Infobox birth date: c. 1057 (approximate year as stated by the source)
  • In Era: The Post-Classical and Medieval Period, lead paragraph, lifespan
    Infobox: born c. lk=no|1057; died 2 August 1100 (aged approximately 43-44)
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