The House Of Godwin

Question 1

What was one of Harold Godwin sons major achievements ?

Answer 1

Put an end to widespread rebellion in wales on behalf of King Edward

Him and Tostig crushed multiple rebellions from 1055-1063

Question 2

Why was tostig not accepted as earl of Northumbria ?

Answer 2

• In 1055 he was made earl of Northumbria however
• He was seen as an outsider from the south
• Further more when they challenged him and his authority, he dealt with it very heavy handedly making him unpopular

Question 3

What happened in late 1065 to Tostig

Answer 3

The Thegns of Northumbria rebelled against him in October 1065
- they occupied York and killed Tostigs official

Question 4

What happened after the rebellion of 1065?

Answer 4

They wanted Morcar to replace Tostig
Harold Godwinson went up and spoke to the rebels and he realised Tostig couldn’t control them
He replaced him with Morcar to meet the rebels demands

Question 5

What did the rebellion do to Harold and Tostigs relationship

Answer 5

Made it worse
Harold and Tostig became enemies
Tostig accused Harold of making them rebels against him

Question 6

How do we know Harold Godwinson was richer than the king ?

Answer 6

Edwards land produced £6,000 a year
The Godwinson received £8,500 a year

Question 7

Why did Harold have allies in England ?

Answer 7

1. Many Thegns supported him and got rewarded by Harold
2. Harold had strong links with many senior bishops ( he was a strong religious believe as he founded an abbey at Waltham)
3. Made a Danish marriage with Edith Swan Neck which lasted 20 years and won support for him in east England