History timeline (1066 - 1071)
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Updated: 5 Feb 2020
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Created byJenson Godden
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Spring 1067
William returns to Normandy taking Earl Edwin,
Earl Morcar, Earl Waltheof, Archbishop Stigand
and many other Anglo-Saxon aristocrats.December 1067
William returns to England to
control the rebellions.1068
Edwin and Morcar fled from
William's court and joined the rebels.December 1066
Heavy geld taxes on the Anglo-Saxon's.1071
Edwin and Morcar escape from
William after being captured.The second big rebellion against
the Normans.31 January
Earl Cumin is killed in Durhamc. Febuary
Uprising in York. Edgar joins
uprising from Scotlans William
defeats York13 april
William back in Winchester
for Easterc. 8 September
Danish fleet invades on the
East coast21 September
Combined Anglo-Danish army
arrives at Yorkc. December
William pays the Danes to
go away
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