SuccessionSeptember 1087
Robert gains the support of the French King to challenge William for the throne
Historical person
William II Rufus Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for William II Rufus, based on 32 World History Database records associated with England.
32 records1087–110025 events18 places
Chronological biography
1087
Succession9 September 1087
Succeeds as King of England
Coronation26 September 1087
Crowned King of England
1088
Exile of William II Rufus1088
Odo had control of Rochester castle, but is forced into exile by William Rufus
Siege of Rochester1088
Odo had control of Rochester castle, but is forced into exile by William Rufus
Succession1088
Beats off a challenge from Odo who plans to replace him by Robert Curthose of Normandy
1089
Invasion of Normandy1089
Wiliam claims Normandy, he campaigns in Normandy but weakens his position in England
Rule of Normandy1089
Wiliam claims Normandy, he campaigns in Normandy but weakens his position in England
1091
Treaty of Caen1091
Whoever of the two brothers survives will inherit the others lands. Makes peace with Robert Curthose. Deprives Edgar the Atheling of his lands
White Tower1091
The White Tower of the Tower of London is completed
1092
Capture of Cumberland1092
William II Rufus captures Cumberland
Carlisle Castle1092
After Malcolm IIIs invasion of Northumbria William builds a castle at Carlisle
Invasion of Northumberland1092
Robert Curthose intervenes & a Treaty is signed
Invasion of Northumbria1092
The Scots King Malcolm invades Northumbria & meeets Rufus forces at Lothian
Rule of Cumberland1092
William II Rufus captures Cumberland
Rule of Northumberland1092
Under a peace Treaty Northumberland is returned to England. Malcolm III returns Northumberland to England. Malcolm gains 12 English villages & Northumberland is returned to England
1093
Archbishop1093
Appoints Anselm of Bec Archbishop of Canterbury
Invasion of Northumberland1093
Malcolm invades Northumbria, provoked by Williams refusal to see him at Gloucester
Invasion of Northumbria1093
Malcolm III & his son Edward are killed during the Scots invasion of Northumbria
1095
Council of Rockingham1095
Calls the Council of Rockingham to resolve differences with Anselm of Canterbury. Anselm of Canterbury appeals to Rome claiming he cannot be judged in a secular court
Reballion of Normandy1095
Normandy rebels against William II
1096
Purchase of Normandy1096
Normandy is purchased for 10,000 Marks from Robert Curthose so he can crusade
Rule of Normandy1096
Normandy is purchased for 10,000 Marks from Robert Curthose so he can crusade
1097
Coup1097
Edgar agrees to become a vassal of William II & overthrow his uncle Donald III
Exile of William II Rufus1097
King Edgar, son of Malcolm III, flees to England after his fathers death
Resignation of Anselm of Bec1097
Anselm resigns & leaves his estates in Canterbury to William
Succession1097
Edgar agrees to become a vassal of William II & overthrow his uncle Donald III
1099
Rule of Maine1099
Completes the recovery of Maine, lost during Robert Curthoses rule
Rule of Vexin1099
Completes the recovery of Vexin, lost during Robert Curthoses rule
Westminster Hall Banquet1099
Holds his 1st banquest & court in Westminster Hall, the largest hall in the country
1100
Burial1100
Buried at Winchester Cathedral
Death of William II Rufus2 August 1100
Death of William II, in a hunting accident in the New Forest
Titles and roles
King
Record provenance
This biography is assembled from World History Database records filtered by country and personal-name fields. Exact duplicate display records are removed. The database is an index rather than a complete narrative biography; formal research should verify entries against relevant primary or specialist sources.