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This evocative print depicts a pivotal moment in European history: the near-fatal assassination attempt on William II, also known as William Rufus or "William the Red," King of England from 1087 to 1100. The scene is set at the Siege of Mantes, in Normandy, France, during the late 11th century. William, who was then in the process of expanding his territories in France, was besieging the castle of Mantes, held by the French nobleman, Eudes de Champagne. During the siege, on August 25, 1100, William was reportedly hunting in the forest near the castle when he was ambushed. According to the most famous account, a monk named Geoffrey Malaterra, a Norman monk, approached the king with a gift of a white hart, a symbol of the king's good fortune. As William reached out to accept the gift, the monk pulled out a dagger and stabbed him in the chest. The assassination attempt was unsuccessful, and William managed to survive the wound, but he died three days later, possibly due to complications from the injury. The identity of the assassin has been a subject of much debate among historians. Some believe it was Eudes de Champagne, seeking revenge for the siege, while others suggest it was Henry I of England, William's older brother, who was jealous of his brother's claim to the English throne. Regardless of the identity of the assassin, the event marked a significant turning point in the power struggle between England and France, and the legacy of William Rufus continues to be felt in European history. This print, with its dramatic composition and intricate detail, offers a glimpse into the turbulent world of medieval Europe and the intrigue and danger that surrounded its rulers.
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