Northumbria Rebellion Flashcards
1
Q
When was this?
A
1067
2
Q
Who was appointed by William to rule the northern part of Northumbria?
A
Copsig
3
Q
Why was the decision to appoint Copsig an odd decision?
A
Copsig had worked for Tostig (killed at the Battle of Stamford Bridge) and was hated by the Northumbrians
4
Q
What happened to Copsig on arriving in Northumbria?
A
Ambushed by locals and his head was hacked off
