1 янв 1065 г. - Rising against Earl Tostig, 1065

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Causes:
-When Northumbria was attacked by Scotland, Tostig did not launch an attack as retaliation due to his personal relationship with the king of Scotland.
-He had been unjust by imposing new laws to destroy rivals and abused his political power.
-He had taxed to North very heavily, which was a part of the Danelaw and wasn't used to such taxes.
-Tostig was a southerner and was generally disliked as the north was used to being ruled by northerners.

Events:
-Rebels marched on York and killed as many of Tostig's housecarls as they could and declared Tostig an outlaw.
-They declared they wanted Morcar, the brother of the Earl of Mercia to be their new earl.
-Harold met the rebels with Edward's agreement to their terms and Tostig was exiled.

Significance:
-Tostig was furious with his brother for not supporting him.
-Edward's power was questioned when Harold refused to raise an army against the rising.
-Harold wanted to keep the kingdom united, Tostig was a rival to the throne and Edward was becoming older and sicker.

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