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The Fall of a Monarch
In the summer of 1087, the storied life of William the Conqueror met its abrupt end — not on the battlefield amidst a clash of swords and shields, but rather due to a fateful tumble from his horse in Rouen, France.
This spill during the Siege of Mantes led to a severe abdominal injury, intensified by his considerable weight, sealing the fate of a king whose conquests had reshaped England. Far removed from the noble finale befitting warrior legends, William’s departure from this world underscores the unpredictability of life, even for a monarch whose name evoked fear and respect across medieval Europe.
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