Historical Events Aug 2 King William II of England (William Rufus) is killed by an arrow shot by Sir Walter Tyrell while hunting in the New Forest Aug 5 Henry I is crowned King of England in Westminster Abbey, London Events in 1100 Famous Deaths Aug 2 William II [Rufus], king of England, shot hunting in the New Forest at 44 1099 History by Year 1101 Famous People by Generation Greatest Generation Silent Generation Baby Boomer Generation X Millennial Generation Z
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