Robert Curthose and revolt, 1077-80 (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
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Year William the Conqueror died
Year William the Conqueror died
1087
William the Conqueror's eldest son
William the Conqueror's eldest son
Robert Curthose
Norman custom for eldest son's inheritance
Norman custom for eldest son's inheritance
Should inherit all father's lands & titles
Who inherited Normandy in 1087
Who inherited Normandy in 1087
Robert Curthose
Who inherited England in 1087
Who inherited England in 1087
William Rufus
When was William Rufus crowned as William II
When was William Rufus crowned as William II
September 1087
Leader of 1088 rebellion
Leader of 1088 rebellion
Bishop Odo of Bayeux
Odo's relationship to William the Conqueror
Odo's relationship to William the Conqueror
Half-brother
Year of Odo's rebellion
Year of Odo's rebellion
1088
First castle rebels used as stronghold in 1088
First castle rebels used as stronghold in 1088
Pevensey Castle
Castle where Odo fled after Pevensey
Castle where Odo fled after Pevensey
Rochester Castle
Main reason 1088 rebellion failed
Main reason 1088 rebellion failed
Robert Curthose never arrived with support from Normandy
Who defeated rebellions in Marcher earldoms
Who defeated rebellions in Marcher earldoms
Bishop Wulfstan
Odo's fate after rebellion failed
Odo's fate after rebellion failed
Exiled from England
What 1088 rebellion's failure established
What 1088 rebellion's failure established
England & Normandy would remain separate