• William II
William II, Rufus
Reign: 1087-1100
Birth: 1056/1060, Normandy, France
Death: 2 August 1100, New Forest
Burial: Winchester Cathedral
Father: William I the Conqueror, King of England
Mother: Matilda of Flanders
NOTES: William was educated under the watchful eye of Lanfranc. His chief adviser as King was Ranulf Flambard. William was an effective soldier and a ruthless ruler. His reign is marked by long and difficult struggles with the Church. He sought to bring the Welsh marches and the Northern counties under English control but wasn't entirely successful. He was killed in an accident in the New Forest while hunting with Walter Tyrell when a stray arrow pierced him in the heart. William Rufus did not marry and it is not easy to form a completely accurate picture of his character as most contemporary chroniclers were unsympathetic toward him due to his troubled relations with the Church.
• William II according to Peter of Blois: William Rufus
Peterborough Chronicle
Winchester Bible
King Stephen from a contemporary manuscript
About Me
- Aelfgifu
- Twelfth century England, particularly the years 1100-1189, is my passion. It's a fascinating, ongoing journey to research and collect information and material relating to this period of English history. The result is this blog. I hope you enjoy the read, please feel welcome to leave your comments!
King Stephen
The Great Seal of King Stephen 1135-1154
Matilda
The Seal of Matilda, The Empress, daughter of Henry I. Styled Lady of the English, she was never crowned.
Henry II
The Great Seal of Henry II 1154-1189. It shows how the shield was carried on horseback; hung on the left side of the rider by a loose strap called a 'guige' around the neck, with a shorter vertical straps, 'enarmes', held firmly in the left hand.
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