Tostig Biography

Birth of Tostig, son of Earl Godwin of Wessex, and brother of Harold & Gyrth, the third son of Godwin and Gytha, daughter of Thorgils Sprakaleg

Tostig and his father are banished from England. The Godwins are sent into exile, after complaining about too many Norman advisers

Tostig marries Judith, daughter of Baldwin IV, the count of Flanders

The army & navy support Godwin, Edward restores the Godwin estates

Death of Siward, Edward makes Tostig Earl of Northumbria, Northshire and Huntshire

Created Earl of Huntingdonshire by his brother-in-law Edward the Confessor

Created Earl of Northamptonshire by his brother-in-law Edward the Confessor

Created Earl of Northumbria by his brother-in-law Edward the Confessor

Malcolm invades Northumbria & captures Cumberland while Tostig is in Rome

Accepts Malcolms capture of Northumberland & agrees a peace Treaty

Tostig & his wife Judith & Gyrth go as pilgrims to Rome & meet Pope Nicholas II

Tostig leads the cavalry in this successful operation. Edward the Confessor orders Tostig & Harold to invade Wales

Orders the execution of Ulf after he complains about Tostigs high taxes. Orders the execution of Gamel after he complains about Tostigs high taxes

Tostig is outlawed after refusing to accept his removal from the earldom of Northumbria.

Tostig is outlawed because he refused to accept his deposition as commanded by Edward

Tostig leaves England with his family and loyal followers and takes refuge with Count Baldwin V in Flanders.

Tostig took ship with his family and some loyal thegns and took refuge with his brother-in-law, Count Baldwin V

Northumbrian rebels occupy York, kill several of Tostig's officials and supporters, and summon Morcar to take the earldom.

The thegns of Yorkshire and the rest of Yorkshire descend on York and occupied the city, they killed Tostigs officials and supporters, then declared Tostig outlawed for his unlawful actions and sent for Morcar, younger brother of Edwin, Earl of Mercia

Tostig seeks royal support for restoration to his earldom after the Northumbrian uprising.

Rebels attack Tostig's household in York and destroy the local machinery of his rule.

Northumbrian rebels kill members of Tostig's household and officials during the seizure of York.

Tostig loses effective control of Northumbria when the rebels choose Morcar in his place.

The rebel host reaches Northampton, increasing pressure on Edward to abandon Tostig's restoration.

Northumbrian thegns rise against Tostig's government while he is away from York.

The Northumbrian assembly outlaws Tostig and rejects his authority as earl.

Tostig's opponents march south through the Midlands while demanding recognition of Morcar as earl.

The rebels seize Tostig's treasure, weapons and property after taking control of York.

Tostig remains with King Edward at Britford while news of the Northumbrian revolt reaches the royal court.

200 senior thegns choose Morcar to become their new leader

Northumbrian leaders reject Tostig and choose Morcar to replace him as earl.

The standard of revolt is raised in Yorkshire. Morcar is declared the new Earl. A coalition of Yorkshire, Northumbria & Mercia against Tostig

Northumbrian rebels move against Tostig's officials and declare that they will no longer accept his rule.

At a general Witen Tostigs laws are anulled & Tostig is deposed

At Oxford, Harold accepts the Northumbrian demands, Tostig remains outlawed, and Morcar is recognised as Earl of Northumbria.

Morcar, Harolds brother-in-law, became the new Earl of Northumbria. Harold yields to the rebels demands & banishes Tostig from the country. At a general Witen Tostigs laws are anulled & Cnuts reinstated

The October settlement accepts Tostig's deposition from Northumbria and confirms Morcar as the new earl.

The settlement at Oxford confirms Tostig's removal and recognizes Morcar as the new earl.

Morcar, Harolds brother-in-law, became the new Earl of Northumbria. Forced into exile in Norway

The Oxford settlement leaves Tostig in exile and confirms Morcar as Earl of Northumbria.

Negotiations at Oxford end without restoring Tostig to Northumbria.

Tostig reaches Saint-Omer, where Baldwin V provides accommodation for his exiled household.

Tostig leaves England with his wife and loyal followers after his deposition is accepted.

Tostig takes refuge in Flanders under the protection of Count Baldwin V.

Tostig establishes his household in exile at Saint-Omer under Baldwin V's protection.

Tostig spends the winter at Saint-Omer after losing his Northumbrian earldom.

Tostig & Hardrada capture Scarborough

Tostig is forced to seek proptection in Scotland after his defeat in the Humber

Tostig is forced to seek proptection in Scotland after his defeat in the Humber

Tostig invades the coast with a fleet of 60 ships but is defeated by Edwin

Baldwin V provided Tostig with a fleet and he landed in the Isle of Wight in May 1066, where he collected money and provisions

Raids the coast as far as Sandwich but is forced to retreat when King Harold called out land and naval forces

The Earls Edwin and Morcar defeat Tostig decisively, deserted by his men, he fled to his sworn brother, King Malcolm III of Scotland

The Earls Edwin and Morcar defeat Tostig decisively, deserted by his men, he fled to his sworn brother, King Malcolm III of Scotland. Moves north and after an unsuccessful attempt to get his brother Gyrth to join him, raids Norfolk and Lincolnshire

Tostig makes an alliance with Hardrada & they launch an invasion with 300 ships

Tostig & Hardrada burn Scarborough

Tostig & Hardrada defeat Morcars army at Gate Fulford

Tostig & Hardrada defeat Morcar & capture York

Tostig & Hardrada defeat Morcar & capture York

Tostig & Hardrada are killed in battle by Harold

Death of Tostig, killed at the Battle of Stamford Bridge