How did William II die?
In battle
By an arrow while hunting
Natural Causes
Assassination
Answer
William II, King of England, was killed by an arrow while hunting in 1100. He was hunting in the New Forest when he was shot by an arrow from an unknown assailant. The arrow struck him in the chest and he died soon afterwards. His death was a great shock to the kingdom and led to a period of instability.
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