Rebellions Against William, 1067–1075 Flashcards

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Give two reasons why some English people rebelled against William between 1067 and 1075.

Many English lords lost their land and power to Norman nobles. People also disliked William's heavy taxes and the new castles that showed Norman control.

Who led the 1068 rebellion in the north and why did they rebel?

Earls Edwin and Morcar led it. They were angry that William had broken his promise about Edwin's marriage and had taken land and power from them. William marched north and they gave in without a big battle.

What happened in the rebellion at Exeter in 1068?

People in Exeter, helped by Harold Godwinson's mother Gytha, refused to pay a special tax and shut their gates to William. William laid siege to the city and, after about 18 days, Exeter surrendered. He then built a castle there to keep control.

What triggered the 1069 rebellion in Durham?

William sent Robert Cumin, a Norman, to take over Northumbria. His men looted and burned local homes. The people of Durham fought back, killed Cumin and his soldiers, and this helped to spark a wider rising in the north.

What happened in the main northern rebellion at York in 1069?

Later in 1069 rebels in the north joined with Edgar Aetheling and a large Danish fleet. Together they attacked York, destroyed its castles and killed many Normans. William rushed north, beat them, and rebuilt stronger castles in York.

How did William deal with the Danish forces during the northern rebellions?

William knew the Danish fleet was very strong. Instead of fighting them all, he paid King Sweyn to leave England. This took away a powerful ally from the English rebels.

How did William try to stop further rebellions in the north after 1069?

After the 1069 risings William led his armies through the north. They burned towns, villages and farmland in an action called the Harrying of the North. This was meant to crush all support and make new rebellions impossible.

Who was Hereward the Wake and what did he do in 1070–71?

Hereward the Wake was an English rebel based on the Isle of Ely in the Fens. In 1070–71 he and his followers raided Norman leaders, with some help from Danes. William finally defeated them by building a causeway through the marshes and taking Ely.

Which three earls led the Revolt of the Earls in 1075 and why did they rebel?

Roger de Breteuil of Hereford, Ralph de Gael of East Anglia and Waltheof of Northumbria led the revolt. They were upset that William had cut down their power and wealth. They also hoped for help from the Danes.

Why did the Revolt of the Earls in 1075 fail?

The Revolt of the Earls failed because William still had strong support in England. Many Norman lords and churchmen stayed loyal and blocked the rebel armies. Waltheof lost his nerve and told William, and the Danish fleet came too late to help.

Give two reasons why William was able to defeat the rebellions between 1067 and 1075.

William beat the rebellions because he reacted fast and used his knights and castles well. He also used fear and cruelty, such as the Harrying of the North, and made deals like paying off the Danes to break up rebel support.

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