1068 rebellion Flashcards
who was involved in the 1068 rebellion
Edwin, Morcar and Edgar Atheling
Which tax was introduced in 1068?
Geld Tax
What Norman structure acted as a symbol of their power?
castles
What did William Do to Edwin and Morcar after the submission of the earls
they were humiliated in Normandy
What happened to the Earldoms of Edwin and Morcar
They were reduced in size meaning they had less power
What happened to Edwin and Morcar?
they were taken prisoner by William
who replaced Morcar as earl of Northumbria
Robert Cumin
What did Edgar do at the end of the rebellion
Edgar fled to Scotland
What did William gain from the rebellion?
He demonstrated his power by putting down the rebellion
what did William do to put down the rebellion?
William marched north building castles in Nottingham and Warrick
