Months Past The Death of William Rufus William II of England was killed while hunting in the New Forest, on 2 August 1100. Richard Cavendish | Published in History Today Volume 50 Issue 8 August 2000 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. William II Related Articles The Sin King The Crown Lost at Sea Popular articles ‘Who Really Wrote the Bible’ by William M. Schniedewind review Fear, Friendship and the Channel Tunnel