King William II ('Rufus')







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King William II ('Rufus')
after Unknown artist
line engraving
3 1/8 in. x 2 3/4 in. (78 mm x 71 mm) plate size; 3 3/4 in. x 3 1/8 in. (94 mm x 78 mm) paper size
acquired unknown source, 1957
Reference Collection
NPG D33918
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- King William II ('Rufus') (circa 1056-1100), Reigned 1087-1100. Sitter associated with 20 portraits.
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