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 will need to purchase access to the online archive. Buy Online Access Buy Print & Archive Subscription 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.