The Norman Empire and the Reign of William II · 1087 – 1100
The Death of William Rufus
The mysterious hunting accident in the New Forest.
Key Questions
- 1Was the death of William Rufus an accident or a murder?
- 2Who stood to gain the most from Rufus's death?
- 3How did Henry I secure the throne so quickly?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
GCSE: History - Anglo-Saxon and Norman EnglandGCSE: History - Norman England
Year: Year 10
Subject: History
Unit: The Norman Empire and the Reign of William II
Period: 1087 – 1100
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