William II of England

William II Rufus (c. 1057 – 2 August 1100), third son of William the Conqueror, ruled England from 1087. He crushed the 1088 revolt led by Bishop Odo, forced homage from Malcolm III of Scotland, built Carlisle Castle and saw Malcolm killed at Alnwick in 1093. His quarrel with Archbishop Anselm ended in Anselm's exile in 1097.

From 1096 he held Normandy in pledge while Robert Curthose went on crusade. On 2 August 1100 an arrow killed him hunting in the New Forest, and his brother Henry seized the crown.