Born
1056
Died
1100
Nationality
Norman
Events involving William II Rufus (4)
1087
ID: 2592
September 26, 1087
William II Rufus crowned - second son takes England while Robert gets Normandy, barons rebel
ID: 2592
1088
ID: 2593
Rebellion of 1088 - barons supporting Robert Curthose defeated, Bishop Odo of Bayeux exiled
ID: 2593
1093
ID: 2594
Anselm becomes Archbishop of Canterbury - conflict with Rufus over church reform and investiture begins
ID: 2594
1100
ID: 2595
August 2, 1100
Death of William Rufus in New Forest - shot by arrow while hunting, Walter Tirel flees, Henry seizes treasury
ID: 2595