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Morcar Northumbria Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Morcar Northumbria, based on 8 World History Database records associated with England.

8 records1066–10668 events6 places

Chronological biography

1066

Allegiance1066
Government / Government of England · Earl · Northumbria

Morcar of Northumbria accepts Harold II while northern loyalty remains uncertain

Northumbrian Defence MobilisedSeptember 1066
Warfare / Norwegian Invasion Wars · Earl · Yorkshire

Morcar mobilises Northumbrian forces with Edwin of Mercia as the Norwegian invasion moves toward York.

Defence20 September 1066
Warfare / Norwegian Invasion Wars · Earl · Fulford

Morcar of Northumbria commands English forces against Harald Hardrada at Fulford

Fulford Line Command20 September 1066
Warfare / Norwegian Invasion Wars · Earl · Fulford

Morcar helps command the English line at Fulford against the combined forces of Harald Hardrada and Tostig.

Survival after Fulford20 September 1066
Warfare / Norwegian Invasion Wars · Earl · York

Morcar survives the defeat at Fulford as York faces the consequences of the Norwegian victory.

Edgar Atheling SupportedOctober 1066
Government / Norman Invasion Wars · Earl · London

Morcar supports Edgar Atheling as a possible successor after Harold's death at Hastings.

NegotiationOctober 1066
Government / Norman Invasion Wars · Earl · London

Morcar of Northumbria joins English leaders assessing whether to oppose William

SubmissionDecember 1066
Government / Norman Invasion Wars · Earl · Berkhamsted

Morcar of Northumbria submits to William at Berkhamsted

Titles and roles

Earl

Record provenance

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