2. William II (Rufus)

William Rufus (1087-1100) was a king who shared many of the militaristic and oppressive tendencies of his conquering father, however the focus of his tyranny would differ. His modernity and defiance of rigid medieval etiquette along with his mockery and general disregard for the church would deeply damage his legacy when the very victims of his greed and ridicule became the scribes of his reign as King of England. Hosted by Jonny Langton. CHARACTERS William II (Rufus) – King of England Robert Curthose – elder brother of William II, duke of Normandy Henry Beauclerk – younger brother of William II Matilda of Falaise – mother of William II William I (the Conqueror) – King of England (1066-87) Odo – Bishop of Bayeux, uncle of William II Robert de Mowbray – earl of Northumbria, rebel Malcolm III – King of Scotland Edgar the Aetheling – claimant to the English throne Stephen – count of Aumale William – count of Eu Urban II – the pope Ranulf Flambard – bishop of Durham, favourite of William II Lanfranc – Archbishop of Canterbury (1070-89) Anselm – Archbishop of Canterbury (1093-1109) Walter Tirel – nobleman William of Malmesbury – chronicler Orderic Vitalis – chronicler Eadmer of Canterbury – chronicler Credits freesound.org Vedas – fight-fighting men Liamg sfx – battle cry 4 Jordishaw – stabbing sound The Medieval Banquet - Silvermansound