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William Rufus and the First Crusade
William II, known as William Rufus, came to England to claim his inheritance in 1087. He quarrelled constantly with his brother, Robert Duke of Normandy. The dividing of the kingdoms effected their subjects many of who had lands in both England and Normandy and now had to pay allegiance to two Sovereigns. Finally Robert pawned Normandy to William Rufus in order to embark on the First Crusade. William Rufus ruled over England for 13 years. The English welcomed him because they dreaded returning to the chaos of pre-Conqueror days. Many, though, might have preferred Henry, the third son who was born in England after William and Matilda became king and queen. William Rufus also had the support of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Lanfranc. He understood William Rufus and in many ways controlled him but when he died in 1089 William Rufus became more treacherous than ever, he made many enemies and in 1100 whilst out hunting in the New Forest he was mysteriously shot by an arrow. Prince Henry who was part of the hunting party made straight for the royal treasury at Winchester. Three days later he was crowned king.
Walter Tirel, Lord of Poix, killed William Rufus on behalf of Henry who, three days later was crowned king. Tirel was allowed to escape and Henry gave special favours to his wife's family, the Clares of Essex who were close friends of the new king and who were also in the hunting party when the fatal arrow was fired.
 
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