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3.13 Rebellions (smaller ones) Flashcards

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When was the first rebellion of the Welsh Border?

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1067

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Who led the rebellion of the welsh border?

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Edric the wild, a Herefordshire thegn with a large number of english followers.

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Who supported the rebellion of the Welsh border?

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Welsh princes (Bleddyn and Rhiwallon) and Anglo-Saxons on the border.

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When was the second rebellion of the welsh border?

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1069

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Why was there a second rebellion of the welsh border?

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Edric failed to take control of the area the first time, so launched the second attack, reaching Cheshire and Staffordshire.

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How did William deal with the rebellion of the welsh border?

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When Edric and his followers approached Norman castle at Shrewsbury, the commanders at the castle held them at the gates and William led his forces personally to meet them in battle. Rebels => defeated. However, Edric later made peace with William.

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When and where was the Revolt of Eustace?

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1067 , Kent

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Who led the revolt of Eustace?

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King Edward’s brother in law, Eustace Count of Boulonge

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What happened at the revolt of Eustace?

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Eustace attacked Dover castle in Kent. William of Poiters suggested that the thegns in Kent invited Eustace and offered support => not true.

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How did William deal with the Revolt of Eustace?

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Eustace was defeated by knights at Dover castle, and later made peace with William.

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When were the rebellions of the South West and Exeter?

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1068

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What happened at the rebellions of the South West and Exeter/ what did William do? (5)

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  • The King responded to the rebellions of the city of Exeter by besieging the city with an army of Normans and Englishmen.
  • The city held out for 18 days, however Exeter was forced to surrender.
  • King built castle on highest ground, leaving half brother Robert of Mortain in charge.
  • On way back to London, William suppressed Bristol and Gloucester.
  • 3 of Harold Godwinson’s sons landed on Somerset coast to attempt to defeat William => unsuccessful.
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When were the rebellions of the Midlands?

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1068

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Who led the rebellions of the Midlands?

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Edwin and Morcar, Anglo-Saxons were encouraged to follow.

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Why did the rebellions of the Midlands happen?

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Edwin and Morcar realised power was being eroded. Some of their land had been given away, and talk of Edwin marrying William’s daughter came to nothing.

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How did William respond to the rebellions of the Midlands?

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He marched north and ordered a castle to be built at Warwick. Edwin and Morcar submitted once again. Castles then built at Nottingham, York, Lincoln, Huntingdon and Cambridge => placed in care of loyal Norman subjects.

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When was the rebellion of the Norman Earls?

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1075

18
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Who led the rebellion of the Norman earls? Who supported them? (4)

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  • Ralph de Gael = leader.
  • Supported by Roger de Breteuil (William FitzOsbern’s son + Earl of Hereford).
  • Support of English Earl of Northamptonshire and Huntingdonshire, Waltheof.
  • Encourgaed by King Philip I of France.
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Why did Ralph and Roger start the rebellion of the Norman Earls? (3)

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  • William had forbidden Ralph’s marriage.
  • Sheriffs had been hearing legal cases in Roger’s lands instead of Roger himself.
  • Roger may have been un happy that he didn’t have same power as father had, under William.
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Why did King Philip I of France encourage the rebellion of the Norman earls?

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He didn’t want Normandy to be more powerful than rest of France, so wanted to distract attention away from Normandy.

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Why did the rebellion of the Norman Earls pose an especially serious threat to William?

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Ralph and Roger had been promised other aid from overseas.

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How did William deal with the rebellion of the Norman earls?

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  • Dealt with by his regents, Lanfranc, and Odo.
  • Lanfranc sent troops to Herefordshire, and Odo forced Ralph to retreat to Norwich, eventually Brittany.
  • Waltheof tried ti make peace, but was beheaded in 1075.
  • During Christmas 1075, rebels were blinded and murdered.
  • Earl Roger was imprisoned.

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