# William II - King of England

URL: https://english-history.com/rulers/william-ii
Reign: 1087 - 1100
Born-Died: c. 1056 - 1100
Dynasty: Norman Dynasty
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_II_of_England

William Rufus inherited England while his elder brother held Normandy. An energetic but controversial ruler, he strengthened royal finances and fought to extend authority in Wales, Scotland and Normandy before dying in a hunting accident.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [William I](https://english-history.com/rulers/william-i)
- Succeeded by: [Henry I](https://english-history.com/rulers/henry-i)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1087 - [William the Conqueror dies](https://english-history.com/timeline/1087-william-the-conqueror-dies)
- 1087 - [William II becomes king of England](https://english-history.com/timeline/1087-william-ii-becomes-king-of-england)
- 1093 - [Malcolm III of Scotland is killed at Alnwick](https://english-history.com/timeline/1093-malcolm-iii-of-scotland-is-killed-at-alnwick)
- 1097 - [Westminster Hall is built](https://english-history.com/timeline/1097-westminster-hall-is-built)
- 1100 - [Henry I becomes king](https://english-history.com/timeline/1100-henry-i-becomes-king)
- 1100 - [Charter of Liberties is issued](https://english-history.com/timeline/1100-charter-of-liberties-is-issued)