William II (Old Norman: Williame II; c. 1056 – August 2, 1100), the third son of William I of England, is King of England from 1087 until 1100, with powers over Normandy, and influence in Scotland.

He is less successful in extending control into Wales.

William is commonly known as William Rufus or William the Red, perhaps because of his red-faced appearance.

He is a figure of complex temperament: capable of both bellicosity and flamboyance.

He never marries, nor dioes he produce any offspring, legitimate or otherwise.

He dies after being struck by an arrow while hunting, under circumstances that remain murky.

Circumstantial evidence in the behavior of those around him raise strong but unproven suspicions of murder.

His younger brother Henry hurriedly succeeds him as king.