british-history: King William II, also known as William Rufus, died on this day in British history,
british-history:King William II, also known as William Rufus, died on this day in British history, 2 August 1100. William was a ruthless king disliked by many of his subjects. His death is thought to have been an orchestrated assassination since he was shot by an arrow while hunting and then left where he fell while his younger brother hastened to secure the treasury and his succession to the throne. -- source link
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