William II of England

King of England from 1087 to 1100
Person human Q102005
William II of England
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William II of England

Summary

William II of England is a human[1]. He was born in Normandy[2]. He was born on January 1, 1060[3]. He passed away in New Forest National Park[4]. He died on August 2, 1100[5]. He worked as a king[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • William II of England's place of birth was Normandy[2].
  • William II of England died in New Forest National Park[4].
  • William II of England was born on January 1, 1060[3].
  • William II of England was born on 1058[8].
  • William II of England was born on 1056[9].
  • William II of England was born on 1057[10].
  • William II of England died on August 2, 1100[5].
  • Burial took place at Winchester Cathedral[11].
  • William II of England's father was William the Conqueror[12].
  • William II of England's mother was Matilda of Flanders[13].
  • William II of England worked as a king[6].
  • William II of England held the position of monarch of England[14].
  • William II of England is recorded as male[15].
  • William II of England's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • William II of England's family is recorded as House of Normandy[17].
  • William II of England's noble title is recorded as duke[18].
  • William II of England's noble title is recorded as monarch of England[19].
  • William II of England's Commons category is recorded as William II of England[20].
  • The cause of death was hunting accident[21].
  • William II of England was part of the conflict Rebellion of 1088[22].
  • William II of England's family name is recorded as Le Roux[23].
  • William II of England's given name is recorded as William[24].
  • William II of England's significant event is recorded as coronation[25].
  • William II of England's topic's main category is recorded as Category:William II of England[26].
  • William II of England's manner of death is recorded as accidental death[27].

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Origins and Family

William II of England was born in Normandy[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1060[3], 1058[8], 1056[9], and 1057[10]. His father was William the Conqueror[12]. His mother was Matilda of Flanders[13].

Career and Affiliations

William II of England worked as a king[6]. He held the position of monarch of England[14].

Death and Burial

William II of England died on August 2, 1100[5]. He passed away in New Forest National Park[4]. The cause of death was hunting accident[21]. He is buried at Winchester Cathedral[11].

Why It Matters

William II of England has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 58 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was William II of England born?

Born in Normandy[2], William II of England…

Where did William II of England die?

William II of England passed away in New Forest National Park[4].

Who were William II of England's parents?

William II of England's father was William the Conqueror[12]. William II of England's mother was Matilda of Flanders[13].

What did William II of England do for work?

William II of England worked as king[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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