Revolt of the Earls, 1075 Flashcards
Who were the 3 Nobles involved in the Revolt?
Roger de Breteuil, Earl of Hereford
Ralph De Gael, Earl of East Anglia
Waltheof, Earl of Northumbria
Why did Roger de Breteuil rebel?
Reduction of land that was given to his father- William FitzOsbern
Introduction of sheriffs into Marcher Earldoms, reducing their power
Why did Ralph de Gael rebel?
Loss of land and wealth compared to his father
Why was Waltheof included in the rebellion?
Had contacts in Denmark
Would attract Saxons to rebel also
Give 3 reasons why the Revolt of the Earls failed
Waltheof informed Archbishop Lanfranc
Lanfranc excommunicated Roger to detract people from joining the rebellion
Normans prepared and bottled Roger in Herefordshire and other rebels in the East
What did the Danes do during the Revolt?
Raided the coast and sacked York cathedral
What happened to Ralph after the rebellion?
Fled to Brittany
His followers were blinded or banished
What happened to Waltheof after the Revolt of the Earls?
Escaped abroad
However, William tricked him into returning to England where he was arrested and executed
What happened to Roger after the Revolt of the Earls?
Imprisoned for life
