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william ii

 

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Noun william ii has 1 sense
  1. William II, William Rufus - the second son of William the Conqueror who succeeded him as King of England (1056-1100)
    --1 is a kind of King of England, King of Great Britain

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William II

Description:

William II refers to either William II of England or William II of Sicily, who were notable historical figures.

Senses:

Sense 1 - William II of England:

William II of England, also known as William Rufus, was the King of England from 1087 until his death in 1100. He was the third son of William the Conqueror.

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Sense 2 - William II of Sicily:

William II of Sicily, also known as William the Good, ruled as the King of Sicily from 1166 until his death in 1189. He was known for his patronage of the arts and his promotion of a peaceful coexistence between Christians, Muslims, and Jews in Sicily.

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Sample Sentences:

1. William II of England succeeded his father, William the Conqueror.

2. The reign of William II of Sicily is often considered a prosperous period in the history of Sicily.

3. To learn more about the fascinating life of William II of England, you can read the book "William Rufus: The Life and Mysterious Death of a Medieval King."

4. The architectural achievements during the reign of William II of Sicily can still be admired in Palermo.

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