Recognition as Earl
The Oxford settlement legalizes Morcar's position as Earl of Northumbria.
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Morcar Biography and Timeline
Follow Morcar through 31 dated historical records for England.
Morcar, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1065–1087Years on this page
1065
Oxford Conference
Morcar's supporters insist at Oxford that his election must be recognized.
Rebellion of Rebels in Oxford
Morcar is elected Earl & Tostig deposed. At a general Witen Tostigs laws are anulled & Cnuts reinstated
Rebellion of Rebels in Oxford
Morcar's position as Earl of Northumbria is accepted during the settlement reached at Oxford.
Bernician Settlement
Morcar places authority beyond the Tyne in Oswulf's hands to secure support in northern Northumbria.
Derby Support
Men from Derby join the coalition backing Morcar against Tostig.
Election as Earl
Northumbrian rebels choose Morcar to replace Tostig as their earl.
Junction with Edwin
Morcar joins forces with his brother Edwin and Mercian supporters at Northampton.
Leadership of the Rebel Host
Morcar leads the rebel host south after his election as earl.
Lincoln Support
Men from Lincoln join Morcar's movement as the Northumbrian force advances south.
Mercian Reinforcement
Mercian and Welsh forces reinforce Morcar's position while negotiations with Harold develop.
Northumbrian Recognition
Morcar receives the support of the Northumbrian thegns after Tostig is rejected.
Nottingham Support
Supporters from Nottingham strengthen Morcar's army during its southward march.
Peace Proposals
Morcar considers peace proposals delivered during Harold's attempt to settle the revolt.
Earldom Consolidated
Morcar consolidates his new authority in York after the royal government recognizes his election.
Government of Northumbria
Morcar begins governing Northumbria after the royal settlement confirms his earldom.
Return North
Morcar returns north with his authority recognized after the settlement with Edward's government.
Peerage
Created Earl of Northumbria from 1065 to 1066
Peerage
Morcar is chosen to replace Tostig as Earl of Northumbria during the northern revolt.
Rebellion of Northumbrians
Morcar becomes the rebels' chosen earl after Northumbrians rise against Tostig's government.
Rebellion of Northumbrians
The Northumbrians revolt against their Earl Tostig, who is replaced by Morcar and declared an outlaw
1066
Battle of Fulford
King Harald III of Norway Hardrada and Tostig Godwinson, his English ally, fought and defeated the Northern Earls Edwin and Morcar
Death of Morcar
Death of Morcar, killed during the siege of York
Invasion of Mercia
Tostig invades Mercia, after mounting raids further south, but is repulsed by Edwin and Morcar and fled to Scotland
Battle of Hastings
After the death of Harold Godwinson at the Battle of Hastings, Edwin and Morcar threw their support behind the Edgar the Atheling, who was proclaimed king, but they failed to muster an effective military response to the invading forces of William
Siege of York
Tostig & Harald Hardrada defeat Morcar who had replaced Tostig as Earl of Northumbria
1068
Rebellion of Morcar
Raises a revolt in Mercia, but rapidly capitulates
1071
Arrest of Morcar
When the island is opened to the Normans, Morcar is captured and imprisoned, he remained in captivity until Williams death in 1087
Rebellion of Morcar joins the
When the island is opened to the Normans, Morcar is captured and imprisoned, he remained in captivity until Williams death in 1087. Morcar joins the rebellion, initiated by the Abbot of Ely and tactically organized by Hereward the Wake, against William the Conqueror at the Isle of Ely
1087
Arrest of Morcar
Morcar is again imprisoned by William Rufus and dies in captivity
Death of Morcar
Death of Morcar
Records, sources and methodology
These dates and descriptions come from the historical_events database. Exact duplicate records have been collapsed. Names are grouped by the country, Name 2 and Name 1 fields; records with missing Name 2 cannot be reliably assigned to an individual biography. Check the underlying sources before formal citation.