Northern Rebel Proclamation Issued
The rebel leaders issue a proclamation presenting their movement as a defence of religion while attacking advisers they blame for current policy.
Role range: 1569
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Charles Neville Biography and Timeline
Follow Charles Neville through 6 dated historical records for England.
Charles Neville, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1569–1571Years on this page
1569
Rebel Earls Enter Durham
The rebel earls enter Durham with armed followers and take control of the city during the opening stage of the rising.
Role range: 1569
Westmorland Joins Northern Rising
Charles Neville joins Northumberland in open rebellion, mobilising retainers and Catholic supporters against Elizabeth I's government in northern England.
Role range: 1542-1601 – 1558-1603
Barnard Castle Captured by Rebels
The northern rebels capture Barnard Castle after resistance collapses, but the wider rising is already losing strategic momentum.
Role range: 1569
Westmorland Escapes into Exile
Westmorland escapes from England after the rebellion fails and eventually lives in continental exile rather than submit to Elizabeth's government.
Role range: 1569
1571
Trial
Attained & deprived of all lands
Records, sources and methodology
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