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Yes, there were eight rebellions against William the Conqueror.
1067: Rebels attacked Dover Castle, but failed to capture it.
1067-1069: Edric the Wild and Welsh kings rebelled in the West Midlands. Edric surrendered in 1070 and was pardoned.
1068: King Harold's sons sailed from Ireland and attacked Bristol. They were defeated.
1068: Other rebels took control of Exeter but surrendered after eighteen-day siege. William built a castle in Exeter.
1069: King Harold's sons landed with 60 shiploads of men and attacked Exeter. Norman soldiers from Exeter Castle defeated them and forced them to return to Ireland.
1069: The Norman commanders in York and Durham were killed by rebels. The rebels made alliances with the Kings of Scotland and Denmark. William marched north, won back control of the area and built two castles in York.
However, a large Danish army joined the northern rebels in another attack on York. William forced the Danes to flee and punished the local people so harshly. This event was called, The Harrying of the North.
1070: Small rebellions in Cheshire and Staffordshire.
1070: King Swein of Denmark sailed to England with a large army. Swein landed and set up a camp in the Fenlands near Ely.
Because he is not British , also because when William became king he changed the lords to Norman ones and got rid of the castles and churches and changed them with bigger grander Norman ones . They rebelled because they felt like he was changing England into Normandy
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Was William the Conqueror ruthless?
yes, he was ruthless and powerful, he was strong too. He did this so people would not rebel against him and illustrate to his people that he was stronger and more powerful (not everyone accepted him).
Why did hereward the wake rebel against William?
smeel
Who were the people involved in the Philippine revolution?
The Philippine American war had Rebel Filipinos fighting against other Rebel Filipinos and against the US Forces, The Philippine constabulary and the Philippine Scouts.
Was William Wallace in the English army?
No, William Wallace was a Scottish rebel who fought against the English. If you have any problems YouTube Horrible Histories William Wallace :)
How did the colonist rebel against the British?
they boycotted
Who did Hereward the Wake rebel against?
William I of England, also known as William the Conqueror.
Was William the Conqueror ruthless?
yes, he was ruthless and powerful, he was strong too. He did this so people would not rebel against him and illustrate to his people that he was stronger and more powerful (not everyone accepted him).
Where to position a castle?
Somewhere high like on a hill, because in times when William The Conqueror was king he need it a far a possible so it was hard for the people to rebel on him.
Why did hereward the wake rebel against William?
smeel
What is the definition of renegades?
People who rebel against authority.
What is an illegitimate government?
If people rebel against it.
When did William Fitzalan - rebel - die?
William Fitzalan - rebel - died in 1160.
Why did the Israelite tribes rebel against Rehoboam?
Why did the Israelite tribes rebel against Rehoboam ? Because the people wanted to avoid higher taxes and harsh treatment.
Should people rebel against God's command to multiply and fill the earth?
People should not rebel against Gods command to multiply and fill the Earth. The bible clearly says rebellion is a sin.
Who were the people involved in the Philippine revolution?
The Philippine American war had Rebel Filipinos fighting against other Rebel Filipinos and against the US Forces, The Philippine constabulary and the Philippine Scouts.
Was William Wallace in the English army?
No, William Wallace was a Scottish rebel who fought against the English. If you have any problems YouTube Horrible Histories William Wallace :)
What soldier is a rebel?
rebel is a person who goes against his/her superiors. A rebel soldier would rebel against his/her country's army or organization. MistroJoe
