Hereward the Wake, 1070-71 Flashcards
1
Q
Who joined forces in the rebellion of 1070-71?
A
Hereward the Wake and King Sweyn of Denmark
2
Q
Where did the Danes initially land?
A
Isle of Ely in East Anglia
3
Q
Why did Hereward rebel?
A
All of his land had been seized and given to Normans
4
Q
Where did Hereward and the Danes attack?
A
Peterborough Abbey
5
Q
Why did Hereward and the Danes attack Peterborough Abbey?
A
Because it had vast amounts of treasure
6
Q
What did the Danes do after attacking Peterborough Abbey?
A
Sailed off with the treasure
7
Q
How did the Normans capture Ely from Hereward?
A
Bribed monks to show them a safe passage across the fens
8
Q
What happened to Hereward?
A
He escaped, never to be heard of again
