Picture No | 10508739 |
Date | 1091 |
Description | William II almost killed |
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During the siege of Mont St Michel, Normandy, held by his brother Henry, William II of England rides out to survey the scene and is assailed by two of Henry's men. On seeing who he is about to kill, the soldier puts down his dagger and releases the king.
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Source | Cassell's History of England |
Credit | Mary Evans Picture Library |
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