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TIL King William II organized a hunting trip and was presented with six arrows; taking four for himself, he handed the other two to Tirel, saying, “Bon archer, bonnes fleches”. It was the last time that William was seen alive.
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It was a “hunting accident.” William’s brother Henry was also among the hunting party and crowned himself king immediately afterwards.
I think Atilla the hun’s brother also “mysteriously” died on a hunting trip if I remember correctly