Jul 9
William II (1056-1100) was categorically denounced in his time and after his death for presiding over what was considered a dissolute court, in terms that, in modern times, would have raised questions about his sexuality. In keeping with Norman tradition, William II held both the English and their culture in contempt.
He appears to have been an eccentric figure, and his reign was marked by his bellicose temperament. He neither married nor had any children, legitimate or illegitimate, which, along with contemporary accounts, has led some historians to speculate about his homosexuality or bisexuality.