How did King William II (Rufus) meet his end in 1100 while in the New Forest?

Fell from his horse during a joust

After the death of his son, who did Henry I name as his heir, leading to a succession crisis upon his own death?

His illegitimate son, Robert of Gloucester

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01William the Conqueror's son and successor, William II, was commonly known by what nickname, likely referring to his ruddy complexion?
02How did King William II (Rufus) meet his end in 1100 while in the New Forest?
03What was the name of the comprehensive survey of England, completed in 1086 under the orders of William I?
04The resulting 19-year period of civil war for the throne between Stephen and Matilda is known by what name?
05Who succeeded Stephen as king as agreed in the Treaty of Wallingford, thus beginning the Plantagenet dynasty?
06William the Conqueror secured the English throne after his decisive victory at which 1066 battle?
07Henry I's succession plans were thrown into chaos after his only legitimate son, William Adelin, died in what 1120 maritime disaster?
08After the death of his son, who did Henry I name as his heir, leading to a succession crisis upon his own death?