EMfK: William II of England (aka William Rufus) 1087-1100

also called King William Rufus (reigned 1087-1100)

William was the second son of the last king, William the Conqueror.
Upon his father's death, England was given to William and Normandy was given to his elder brother, Robert Curthose.
Both wanted the lot. So they were very angry. William spent most of his time invading Normandy.
He was not a very nice man and lots of people in the country disliked him, especially the Church.
King William was shot dead whilst hunting in the New Forest. It was supposed have been an accident, but many people think he was murdered!
His body was taken by a charcoal burner to be buried in Winchester Cathedral in Hampshire.
The next king was his brother, Henry I.