
450 – Begin With A Bang
The British History Podcast
William the Conqueror's Gruesome Funeral and the Coronation of King William Rufus II
The chapter delves into the macabre funeral of William the Conqueror, describing the horrifying scene of his body bursting in the coffin. Following his burial, Lanfrank's decision to crown Rufus as King William Rufus II in 1087 is explored, setting the stage for a new reign in England.
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