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Death of William II (1100)

Type Event Region England Time 1100

On 2 August 1100 William II of England was killed by an arrow while hunting in the New Forest, aged about 43;…

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  1. 1100New Forest · HampshireWilliam II was killed by an arrow while hunting in the New Forest. The accompanying noble Walter Tirel claimed the shot was accidental, but theories of a murder plot spread widely, making it one of the medieval era's great political mysteries.
  2. 1100Winchester · EnglandWilliam II left no legitimate heirs, and his brother Robert was still on crusade, creating a succession vacuum. Henry moved swiftly to seize the treasury and power, sparking a disputed succession.

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