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William II
He was found dead in the New Forest with an arrow through his chest — and whether it was an accident, a hunting party mishap, or something more deliberate has never been established.
1056–1100
Life Journey
Power, conflict and a mysterious end
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1056
Royal birth
William II was born into the Norman royal family, growing up in a court shaped by conquest and strong central authority.
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Feudalism and Medieval Society
From the estates of Charlemagne's empire to the flowering of Gothic cathedrals, this story explores how feudal hierarchies, manorial agriculture, and Church authority shaped the lives of kings, knights, and peasants alike.
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