The first uprisings 1066-68 Flashcards
(16 cards)
Who was chosen to be king after Hastings?
-Edgar Aetheling was chosen to be king, but William took control and eventually became king.
What did William do after the Battle of Hastings?
-William rested his troops for two weeks, hoping the English might surrender the kingdom to him. Instead, the Witan chose Edgar Aetheling to be king.
How did William gain control of England?
-William began to take control by securing the coast, then marched through Kent, building castles as he went. He moved through London before setting up camp and waiting.
How did Edgar Aetheling respond to William?
-Edgar Aetheling came to William to surrender the kingdom.
When and where was William crowned king?
-William was crowned at Westminster Abbey on Christmas Day 1066.
How did William calm the country after his coronation?
- He gave land to his supporters, took English hostages (like Edgar Aetheling), allowed earls to buy back land, and led armed forces to discourage rebellion.
Who began the first uprisings against the Normans?
-Edric the Wild began the first uprisings against the Normans in August 1067.
What did Edric do?
-Edric joined with Welsh princes to raid Norman-held land and destroy Hereford.
Why did Edric become famous?
-He lived in the open as an outlaw and became known as Edric the Wild. His raids became folklore.
Who was Gytha and what did she do?
- Gytha was King Harold’s mother. She stayed in Exeter and plotted a serious rebellion
How did Gytha prepare for rebellion?
-She sent Harold’s sons to Ireland to get support and contacted the Danish king.
What happened when William tried to get loyalty from Exeter?
-He asked them to swear an oath, but they refused, saying they would not pay more tax than before.
What did William do in response?
-William besieged Exeter. After fierce fighting, Exeter surrendered.
What terms did William offer Exeter?
-: He promised:
Not to plunder the city
Not to punish the people
That Exeter could keep the personal loyalty they owed to previous kings
What did William do after the siege?
-He excused Gytha and her allies, but ordered a castle built in Exeter to prevent further rebellion.
