During battles between William Rufus, the third son of William the Conqueror and King of England from 1087 until 1100, and his brother Henry, the latter took shelter in St Michaels Mount off the Normandy Coast. William rode out, alone, to survey the fortress when he was attacked by two of Henry's soldiers. Rufus shouted out his identity and the soldier threw down his dagger, a spared the kings life.

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Location: Normandy, France
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
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