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The third son of William the Conqueror, he is commonly referred to as William Rufus (Rufus being Latin for "the Red"), perhaps because of his ruddy appearance or, more likely, due to having red hair. William was a figure of complex temperament, capable of both bellicosity and flamboyance.
Guillermo II es conocido habitualmente como William Rufus (Guillermo Rufo). El mote de "Rufo" (rojo, bermejo) quizás se deba a su apariencia de cara enrojecida, [ 1 ] o más probablemente, debido a que fue pelirrojo en su niñez.
28 de jun. de 2017 · William II (Known as William Rufus) (r. 1087-1100) Strong, outspoken and ruddy (hence his nickname 'Rufus'), William II (reigned 1087-1100) extended his father's policies, taking royal power to the far north of England.
Rufus (“the Red”—so named for his ruddy complexion) was William’s third (second surviving) and favourite son. In accordance with feudal custom, William I bequeathed his inheritance, the Duchy of Normandy, to his eldest son, Robert II Curthose; England, William’s kingdom by conquest, was given to Rufus.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Hace 2 días · Read a biography about King William II who was known as William Rufus because of his ruddy complexion. Was his death an accident or an assassination?
29 de nov. de 2019 · William II of England, sometimes called William 'Rufus' for his red hair and complexion, reigned as the king of England from 1087 to 1100 CE.
William II, known as William Rufus, is perhaps best known for the controversy surrounding his death whilst hunting in the New Forest. But there was much more to this king…
