William the Red (King of England)
William II, known as William Rufus or William the Red (Guillaume le Roux), was the son of William the Conqueror (Guillaume le Conquérant) and ruled as King of England from 1087 to 1100. He was considered a tyrannical ruler, known for his cruelty, blasphemy, and disregard for the Church. He persecuted the Church, expelled Archbishop … Read more