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William II of England Quotes (1057-1100)
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About William II of England
William II (Anglo-Norman: Williame; c. 1057 – 2 August 1100) was King of England from 26 September 1087 until his death in 1100, with powers over Normandy and influence in Scotland. The third son of William the Conqueror, he is commonly referred to as William Rufus (Latin for "the Red"), perhaps because of his ruddy face or, more likely, his red hair.
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“He knows nothing about crimes, or else he weighs them in unjust balances.”
“"Go, bid the vassals saddle
The steed at Mons I rode;
By the holy cross at Lucca,
'Tis the best I e'er bestrode."”
The steed at Mons I rode;
By the holy cross at Lucca,
'Tis the best I e'er bestrode."”
“To the gate of the fair White City
Comes the charcoal burner's wain;
It brings no hart for abbot's board,
It bears the royal slain.”
Comes the charcoal burner's wain;
It brings no hart for abbot's board,
It bears the royal slain.”
About William II of England
William II (Anglo-Norman: Williame; c. 1057 – 2 August 1100) was King of England from 26 September 1087 until his death in 1100, with powers over Normandy and influence in Scotland. The third son of William the Conqueror, he is commonly referred to as William Rufus (Latin for "the Red"), perhaps because of his ruddy face or, more likely, his red hair.