Anglo-Saxon England and the Norman Conquest, 1060-66 (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
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Edward the Confessor's death date
Edward the Confessor's death date
5 January 1066
Who captured Harold en route to Normandy
Who captured Harold en route to Normandy
Count Guy of Ponthieu
Harold's action during Normandy embassy
Harold's action during Normandy embassy
Swore a solemn oath
Norman view of Harold's oath
Norman view of Harold's oath
Support William's claim to English throne
English view: embassy purpose
English view: embassy purpose
Recovering hostages from Normandy
When Northumbrian rebellion began
When Northumbrian rebellion began
October 1065
Who rebelled against Earl Tostig
Who rebelled against Earl Tostig
Northumbrian thegns
Tostig's unpopularity: taxes issue
Tostig's unpopularity: taxes issue
Heavy taxes caused widespread resentment
Tostig's failure re: Scottish attacks
Tostig's failure re: Scottish attacks
Failed to defend Northumbria against Malcolm III
Why Northumbrians resented Tostig being southerner
Why Northumbrians resented Tostig being southerner
Wanted local leader understanding their customs
Who replaced Tostig as Earl
Who replaced Tostig as Earl
Morcar
When Tostig exiled
When Tostig exiled
November 1065
Definition: Oath
Definition: Oath
Solemn, sacred promise often made before God