Revolt Of The Earls Flashcards
(5 cards)
Why was Waltheof recruited to the revolt of the earls
Waltheof had contacts with the Danes, would have support from the Anglo Saxons and had previous experience revolting
What do Lanfranc do after being informed of the revolt?
He sent men to investigate and discovered the rebels were strengthening their castle defences and getting troops ready
What did Lanfranc do to attempt to stop Roger from revolting
He wrote letters warning Roger not to revolt and then excommunicated him from the church
What happened after rogers excommunication?
Bishop wulfstan used troops to stop Roger crossing the Severn river, the Norman’s and Anglo Saxons joined forces in the east to stop Ralph from breaking out of his earldom
What happened to the danish who supported the revolt?
They arrived to late when William had already arrived back, 200 danish ships, rather than engage in battle with William, they sailed up the coast, sacked York cathedral and returned home
