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William Rufus Collection (page 2)

"William Rufus: The Controversial Reign and Mysterious Demise" In 1100, the death of William Rufus, King of England, sent shockwaves throughout the kingdom

Background imageWilliam Rufus Collection: Daiquiri, Wednesday June 22nd, 4. 30 P. M. Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899)

Daiquiri, Wednesday June 22nd, 4. 30 P. M. Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899)
Daiquiri, Wednesday June 22nd, 4.30 P.M. Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899). On 22 June 1898, some 16, 000 American troops under US Navy Admiral William T

Background imageWilliam Rufus Collection: Rufus Stone, 1898. Creator: Unknown

Rufus Stone, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Rufus Stone, 1898. 11th century memorial stone marking the (alleged) spot where King William II was fatally wounded with an arrow, during a royal hunting trip in the New Forest

Background imageWilliam Rufus Collection: The Rufus Stone in the New Forest, 1890. Creator: Unknown

The Rufus Stone in the New Forest, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Rufus Stone in the New Forest, 1890. Marks the spot where William II was killed by an arrow through the lung, while hunting in 1100. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

Background imageWilliam Rufus Collection: William II, 1773. Creator: Unknown

William II, 1773. Creator: Unknown
William II, 1773. William II (1056- 1100), third son of William the Conqueror, was King of England from 1087 until 1100. From " A New and Complete History of England

Background imageWilliam Rufus Collection: Portraits from Ancient Coins, (mid 19th century). Creator: Unknown

Portraits from Ancient Coins, (mid 19th century). Creator: Unknown
Portraits from Ancient Coins, (mid 19th century). Portraits of early kings in British history: Canute (Cnut I), Harold (Harold Godwinson), Edward the Confessor, William I (William the Conqueror)

Background imageWilliam Rufus Collection: Rufus Stone, New Forest, c1896. Artist: Poulton & Co

Rufus Stone, New Forest, c1896. Artist: Poulton & Co
Rufus Stone, New Forest, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Background imageWilliam Rufus Collection: Anselm made Archbishop of Canterbury by William II, 1093 (1864)

Anselm made Archbishop of Canterbury by William II, 1093 (1864). St Anselm (1033-1109) was an Italian-born Benedictine monk and an influential philosopher and theologian

Background imageWilliam Rufus Collection: William II, 1935

William II, 1935. William II, called Rufus (1056?-1100), was king of England from 1087-1100. He was the third son of William the Conqueror. From Kings & Queens of England - A Series of 50

Background imageWilliam Rufus Collection: King William Rufus (From the Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora). Artist: Paris, Matthew (c)

King William Rufus (From the Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora). Artist: Paris, Matthew (c. 1200-1259)
King William Rufus (From the Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora). Found in the collection of British Library

Background imageWilliam Rufus Collection: William II. Surnamed Rufus, c1787

William II. Surnamed Rufus, c1787. From A New, Universal and Impartial History of England: From the Earliest Authentic Records, and most Genuine Historical Evidence, to the Winter of the Year 1784

Background imageWilliam Rufus Collection: A Woman of the Time of William II, 1907. Artist: Dion Clayton Calthrop

A Woman of the Time of William II, 1907. Artist: Dion Clayton Calthrop
A Woman of the Time of William II, 1907. From English Costume, painted and described by Dion Clayton Calthrop. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1907]

Background imageWilliam Rufus Collection: A Man of the Time of William II, 1907. Artist: Dion Clayton Calthrop

A Man of the Time of William II, 1907. Artist: Dion Clayton Calthrop
A Man of the Time of William II, 1907. From English Costume, painted and described by Dion Clayton Calthrop. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1907]

Background imageWilliam Rufus Collection: Reading the Dream, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech

Reading the Dream, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Reading the Dream, c1860, (c1860). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

Background imageWilliam Rufus Collection: William Roof-us, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech

William Roof-us, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
William Roof-us, c1860, (c1860). William II (c1056-1100) the third son of William I of England and King of England from 1087 until 1100

Background imageWilliam Rufus Collection: Rufus Stone, New Forest Hants, c1900. Artist: Poulton & Co

Rufus Stone, New Forest Hants, c1900. Artist: Poulton & Co
Rufus Stone, New Forest Hants, c1900. Iron-clad stone marks the (alleged) spot where King William II was fatally wounded with an arrow, during a royal hunting outing in the Forest

Background imageWilliam Rufus Collection: Death of William Rufus, 1838

Death of William Rufus, 1838. William II (c1056-1100), King of England from 1087 until 1100. King William II was killed by an arrow whilst out hunting. From The History of England, Vol

Background imageWilliam Rufus Collection: King Williams Malediction on his Son, 1838

King Williams Malediction on his Son, 1838. William I (c.1028-1087), the first Norman King of England, reigning from 1066 until his death in 1087

Background imageWilliam Rufus Collection: William II, King of England from 1087, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft

William II, King of England from 1087, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
William II, King of England from 1087, (1932). The son of William the Conqueror, William II (William Rufus) (c1056-1100) reigned from 1087. He was killed by an arrow while hunting in the New Forest

Background imageWilliam Rufus Collection: Departure of Bishop Odo from Rochester, 1088 (1905). Artist: HMP

Departure of Bishop Odo from Rochester, 1088 (1905). Artist: HMP
Departure of Bishop Odo from Rochester, 1088 (1905). The half-brother of William the Conqueror, Odo (1030-1097) was Bishop of Bayeux and was made Earl of Kent after the Norman Conquest

Background imageWilliam Rufus Collection: The surrender of General Toral, (1898), 19120s

The surrender of General Toral, (1898), 19120s
The surrender of Toral to William Rufus Shafter. General Toral, military governor of Santiago de Cuba, surrendered to general Shafter on 16th July 1898.Cigar card from the History of Cuba

Background imageWilliam Rufus Collection: Shafter and Garcias conference, (1898), 1920s

Shafter and Garcias conference, (1898), 1920s
Conference of Shafter and Garcia at the sawmill, 7 leagues from Santiago. General Shafter and Admiral Sampson disembarked and held a meeting with General Calixto Garcia in his camp on June 20th

Background imageWilliam Rufus Collection: Landing of the Americans in Dalquiri, (1898), 1920s

Landing of the Americans in Dalquiri, (1898), 1920s
Landing of the Americans in Dalquiri. The American army commanded by William Rufus Shafter landed in Daiquiri, 14-miles from Santiago, on 22nd June 1898

Background imageWilliam Rufus Collection: William Rufus at the Tower of London, late 11th century, (c1920)

William Rufus at the Tower of London, late 11th century, (c1920). Artist: Charles Goldsborough Anderson
William Rufus at the Tower of London, late 11th century, (c1920). Illustration from Story of the British Nation, Volume I, by Walter Hutchinson, (London, c1920s)

Background imageWilliam Rufus Collection: King William II (William Rufus), 1786

King William II (William Rufus), 1786. From Harrisons Edition of Rapins History of England, by Paul Rapin de Thoyras. [John Harrison, London, 1786]

Background imageWilliam Rufus Collection: King William II

King William II of England. Portrait of William Rufus (1056-1100), son of William the Conqueror

Background imageWilliam Rufus Collection: King William II of England

King William II of England. Portrait of William Rufus (1056-1100), son of William the Conqueror

Background imageWilliam Rufus Collection: King William II of England. Artist: Pass

King William II of England. Artist: Pass
King William II of England. Portrait of William Rufus (1056-1100), son of William the Conqueror

Background imageWilliam Rufus Collection: King William II of England, (1803). Artist: J Chapman

King William II of England, (1803). Artist: J Chapman
King William II of England, (1803). Portrait of William Rufus (1056-1100), son of William the Conqueror

Background imageWilliam Rufus Collection: King William II. Artist: Robert Peake

King William II. Artist: Robert Peake
King William II. Portrait of William Rufus (1056-1100), son of William the Conqueror

Background imageWilliam Rufus Collection: King William II. Artist: J Chapman

King William II. Artist: J Chapman
King William II. Portrait of William Rufus (1056-1100), son of William the Conqueror

Background imageWilliam Rufus Collection: King William II of England, (1788). Artist: J Collyer

King William II of England, (1788). Artist: J Collyer
King William II of England, (1788). Portrait of William Rufus (1056-1100), son of William the Conqueror

Background imageWilliam Rufus Collection: King William II of England, (1786). Artist: John Goldar

King William II of England, (1786). Artist: John Goldar
King William II of England, (1786). Portrait of William Rufus (1056-1100), son of William the Conqueror

Background imageWilliam Rufus Collection: King William II. Artist: George Vertue

King William II. Artist: George Vertue
King William II. Portrait of William Rufus (1056-1100), son of William the Conqueror

Background imageWilliam Rufus Collection: Kings of England. Artist: George Vertue

Kings of England. Artist: George Vertue
Kings of England. Portraits of William the Conqueror, William II, Henry I, Henry II, Stephen, Richard I, John and Henry III

Background imageWilliam Rufus Collection: Death Of William The Second, 1100, (c1850)

Death Of William The Second, 1100, (c1850). While hunting in the New Forest, William was killed by an arrow through the heart

Background imageWilliam Rufus Collection: William II

William II. King William II (c1056-1100) was called Rufus, perhaps because of his red-faced appearance. The second son of William the Conqueror, he was King of England from 1087 until 1100

Background imageWilliam Rufus Collection: Henry I, King of England, 1860

Henry I, King of England, 1860. King Henry I (c 1069-1135) with a vignette showing the death of William II

Background imageWilliam Rufus Collection: King William II of England, 1860

King William II of England, 1860. William II, called Rufus (1056?-1100), was king of England from 1087-1100. He was the third son of William the Conqueror

Background imageWilliam Rufus Collection: Mosaics above the west door of the Cathedral in Monreale, 12th century

Mosaics above the west door of the Cathedral in Monreale, 12th century
Mosaics above the west door of the Cathedral in Monreale, Sicily, 12th century

Background imageWilliam Rufus Collection: A mosaic of Doubting Thomas, 12th century

A mosaic of Doubting Thomas, 12th century
A mosaic of Doubting Thomas in the nave of Monreale Cathedral in Sicily, 12th century

Background imageWilliam Rufus Collection: Monreale cathedral in Sicily, 12th century

Monreale cathedral in Sicily, 12th century
Monreale cathedral in Sicily, from the Cloisters, erected by William II, 12th century

Background imageWilliam Rufus Collection: The Seal of William II, 11th century

The Seal of William II, 11th century
The Seal of William (Rufus) II, 11th century

Background imageWilliam Rufus Collection: Seal of King William II of England

Seal of King William II of England
The seal of William II (1056-1100), depicting a man on horseback. He was commonly known as William Rufus, possibly because of his red faced appearance



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"William Rufus: The Controversial Reign and Mysterious Demise" In 1100, the death of William Rufus, King of England, sent shockwaves throughout the kingdom. An engraving depicting this pivotal moment in history captures the somber atmosphere surrounding his demise. A portrait from 1836 showcases King William Rufus with an air of authority. His reign was marked by controversy and power struggles that would ultimately lead to his untimely end. Known as "William the Red, " or Rufus, he faced numerous challenges during his rule. Colored engravings from English History depict key moments such as the Siege of Rochester Castle in 1087 and illustrate how uneasy lay his crown upon his head. One significant figure during this era was Saint Anselm, whose illustration portrays him as a formidable presence. He played a crucial role in shaping events during William's reign through The Mighty Army by Winifred M. Letts. The circumstances surrounding William Rufus' death remain shrouded in mystery to this day. Engravings show Sir Walter Tyrrell allegedly killing him in the New Forest—an event that sparked endless speculation and conspiracy theories. Amidst political turmoil, Robert Curthose, Duke of Normandy, stood alongside William II as they navigated treacherous waters together. Their alliance is captured beautifully in a colored lithograph showcasing their partnership amidst turbulent times. As we delve into history's annals, it becomes clear that William Rufus' legacy is one filled with intrigue and uncertainty. These captivating images provide glimpses into a tumultuous era where power struggles defined kingdoms and left lasting imprints on England's narrative.