Robert Curthose and revolt, 1077-80 (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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In which year did William the Conqueror die?
In which year did William the Conqueror die?
1087
According to Norman customs, who should inherit all lands?
According to Norman customs, who should inherit all lands?
The eldest son
Which territory did Robert Curthose inherit?
Which territory did Robert Curthose inherit?
Normandy
Which son inherited England?
Which son inherited England?
William Rufus
When was William Rufus crowned as William II?
When was William Rufus crowned as William II?
September 1087
Who led the rebellion of 1088?
Who led the rebellion of 1088?
Bishop Odo of Bayeux
What was Bishop Odo's relationship to William the Conqueror?
What was Bishop Odo's relationship to William the Conqueror?
Half-brother
Which castle did the rebels first use as a stronghold in Spring 1088?
Which castle did the rebels first use as a stronghold in Spring 1088?
Pevensey Castle
Which castle did Odo escape to when Pevensey became untenable?
Which castle did Odo escape to when Pevensey became untenable?
Rochester Castle
Why did the 1088 rebellion ultimately fail?
Why did the 1088 rebellion ultimately fail?
Robert Curthose never sent support
Which groups provided crucial support to William II?
Which groups provided crucial support to William II?
English population & most barons
What happened to Odo after the rebellion failed?
What happened to Odo after the rebellion failed?
He was exiled from England