Edwin and Morcar rebellion Flashcards
who were Edwin and Morcar
they were brothers and Anglo-Saxon earls
what did Edwin and Morcar do in 1068
started a rebellion against William’s rule
what were the political causes of the Edwin and Morcar rebellion
William promised Edwins daughter’s hand in marriage and then didnt follow through with his promise, Edwin was furious. Moracrs earlsom was reduced in size and gived to Copsi, an ally of William who had sworn loyalty to him at berkhamstead
who was Odo of Bayeux
William’s half brother
how did Odo of Bayeux help cause the Edwin and Morcar rebellion
Odo siezed Anglo-Saxon land unlawfully wand allowed soilders to rape Anglo-Saxon women
what were the military causes of the Edwin and Morcar Rebellion
the castles were very intimidating to the Anglo-Saxons and seen as a symbol of their repression. The castles were resented and helped cause the Edwin and Morcar rebellion.
Did the rebellion last a long time
no it was a very brief rebellion
what happened to Edwin and Morcar
they surrendered to Willliam when they realised they couldn’t win
what does them surrendering tell us about their leadership in the rebellion
weak
what was Edwin and Morcar unable to do which caused the rebellion to fail
they were unable to unite the north against william who all had different grievances with the king
what had william done which helped the rebellion fail quickly
he built castles and had a strong army which intimidated the Anglo-Saxons into ending the rebellion early and for some to not join in the first place.
