William II facts for kids

William II is a name used by many important people throughout history, usually kings, dukes, or counts. When you see "William II," it means they were the second person with the name William to hold that specific title or rule that area. This can sometimes be a bit confusing because there have been so many!

This page helps you find out more about different people named William II.

Famous Kings Named William II

Many rulers across Europe were named William II. Here are some of the most well-known:

William II of England (William Rufus)

William II of England, also known as William Rufus.

William II of England (around 1056 – 1100) was a king of England. He was the son of William the Conqueror, who was the first Norman King of England. William II is often called William Rufus because of his red face or red hair. He ruled England from 1087 until his death in 1100. He was known for being a strong ruler, but also for having a difficult relationship with the Church. He died while hunting in the New Forest.

William II of Sicily

William II of Sicily (1155–1189) was a king of Sicily, a powerful kingdom in southern Italy. He was sometimes called "William the Good" because of his peaceful reign and his efforts to make his kingdom prosperous. He was known for building beautiful churches and palaces.

William II of the Netherlands

William II of the Netherlands (1792–1849) was the King of the Netherlands, the Grand Duke of Luxembourg, and the Duke of Limburg. He became king in 1840. During his rule, the Netherlands changed its constitution to become a more democratic country.

William II, German Emperor

William II, German Emperor (1859–1941) was the last German Emperor and King of Prussia. He ruled from 1888 to 1918. He was a grandson of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom. His reign saw Germany become a major industrial and military power. He left the throne at the end of World War I.

Other Important People Named William II

Many other important figures also carried the name William II:

• William II, Duke of Aquitaine (died 926)
• William II, Marquess of Montferrat (died c. 961)
• William II Sánchez of Gascony (died c. 996)
• William II, Count of Provence (c. 987–1019)
• William II, Count of Besalú (died 1066)
• William II of Normandy (c. 1028–1087), who later became William I of England
• William II, Count of Burgundy (1061–1125)
• William II Jordan (died 1109), a count and regent during the Crusades
• William II, Duke of Apulia (1095–1127)
• William de Warenne, 2nd Earl of Surrey (died 1138)
• William II, Count of Nevers (1098–1147)
• William II of Bures (died 1158), a Crusader lord
• William II, Lord of Béthune (died 1214), also known as William the Red
• William II, Count of Perche (died 1226), who was also a bishop
• William II of Dampierre (1196–1231)
• William II Longespee (c. 1204–1250)
• William de Wickwane (died 1285), an Archbishop of York
• William II, Lord of Egmond (died 1304)
• William II de Soules (died c. 1320), a Scottish lord
• William II, Earl of Ross (ruled 1274–1323)
• William II, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg (1300s–1369)
• William II, Count of Hainaut (1307–1345), also Count of Holland and Zeeland
• William II, Duke of Athens (1312–1338)
• William II, Duke of Jülich (1327–1393)
• William II, Marquis of Namur (1355–1418)
• William II, Margrave of Meissen (1371–1425)
• William II, Duke of Bavaria (ruled 1404–1417)
• William II d'Estouteville (1412–1483), a French bishop and cardinal
• William II, Princely count of Henneberg-Schleusingen (1415–1444)
• William II, Duke of Brunswick-Calenberg-Göttingen (1425–1503), also known as William the Younger
• William II, Landgrave of Hesse (1469–1509)
• William II de La Marck (1542–1578), a Dutch admiral
• William II, Prince of Orange (1626–1650), a stadtholder of the Netherlands
• William II of Scotland (1650–1702), who was also William III of England
• William II, Prince of Nassau-Dillenburg (1670–1724)
• William II, Landgrave of Hesse-Wanfried-Rheinfels (1671–1731)
• William II of Bimbia (died 1882), known as Young King William
• William II of Württemberg (1848–1921)

See also

In Spanish: Guillermo II para niños

• Wilhelm II (disambiguation)
• Willem II (disambiguation)

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