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Hereward the Wake Biography and Timeline

Follow Hereward the Wake through 4 dated historical records for England.

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Hereward the Wake, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

4Distinct records

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1070–1071Years on this page

1070

Rebellion of Hereward

Fens · Warfare / Norman Invasion Wars

The Danish fleet is bribed to leave England ending the rebellion led by Hereward

1070

Siege of Peterborough

Ely · Warfare / Norman Invasion Wars

Hereward the Wake sacks Peterborough Abbey & retreats to the Island of Ely. Hereward the Wake sacks Peterborough abbey & retreats to the island of Ely

1071

Exile of Hereward the Wake

Ely · Warfare / Norman Invasion Wars

William attacks Hereward the Wakes stronghold, Hereward the Wake goes into exile

1071

Siege of Ely

Ely · Warfare / Norman Invasion Wars

William attacks Hereward the Wakes stronghold, Hereward the Wake goes into exile

Records, sources and methodology

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