William's Death Sparks Succession Crisis in Normandy

In early September of 1087, following William's death, Normandy faced a succession crisis due to his heirs' lack of preparedness. William's sons, Robert, Rufus, and Henry, were not present in Normandy when their father died, leaving the nobility and common folk in a state of panic. The absence of the rightful heirs led to chaos and uncertainty, with the Norman nobility quickly securing their estates in preparation for potential violence.