Edwin and morcar revolt Flashcards
what was William previously going to do
include anglo saxon earls in governing England
what year was the revolt
1068
who else joined the revolt
Edgar aethling and gospatric
what were some causes of the revolt
loss of land - ode and fitzosbern did land grabs all over the country.
castles - they were resented as being a symbol of Norman domination. housing was cleared to build castles so people were forced to leave and provide resources for the castles
taxes - William imposed a heavy geld tax. William returned to normandy in 1067 bring a lot of English treasure with him
how did William respond to the revolt
William took his forces north into mercier
William took control of the burhs of Warwick and Nottingham and but castles there.
Edwin and morcar came down to Warwick and submitted to William
what happened to Edwin and morcar after the revolt
they were pardoned and returned to being williams guests in court
what happened to the others in the revolt
escaped to Scotland with Malcom 3
what were some consequences of the revolt
William put Robert cumin in charge of the north
Malcom 3 and Scotland became a new threat to William
castles proved very effective
