Exile of Tostig
Tostig is outlawed after refusing to accept his removal from the earldom of Northumbria.
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Tostig Biography and Timeline — Page 2
Follow Tostig through 61 dated historical records for England.
Tostig, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1065–1066Years on this page
1065
Exile of Tostig
Tostig is outlawed because he refused to accept his deposition as commanded by Edward
Exile of Tostig
Tostig leaves England with his family and loyal followers and takes refuge with Count Baldwin V in Flanders.
Exile of Tostig
Tostig took ship with his family and some loyal thegns and took refuge with his brother-in-law, Count Baldwin V
Occupation of York
Northumbrian rebels occupy York, kill several of Tostig's officials and supporters, and summon Morcar to take the earldom.
Siege of York
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
1066
Invasion of England
Baldwin V provided Tostig with a fleet and he landed in the Isle of Wight in May 1066, where he collected money and provisions
Invasion of England
Raids the coast as far as Sandwich but is forced to retreat when King Harold called out land and naval forces
Exile of Tostig
The Earls Edwin and Morcar defeat Tostig decisively, deserted by his men, he fled to his sworn brother, King Malcolm III of Scotland
Invasion of England
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
Battle of Fulford
Tostig & Hardrada defeat Morcars army at Gate Fulford
Capture of York
Tostig & Hardrada defeat Morcar & capture York
Siege of York
Tostig & Hardrada defeat Morcar & capture York
Battle of Stamford Bridge
Tostig & Hardrada are killed in battle by Harold
Death of Tostig
Death of Tostig, killed at the Battle of Stamford Bridge
Invasion of England
Tostig makes an alliance with Hardrada & they launch an invasion with 300 ships
Siege of Scarborough
Tostig & Hardrada burn Scarborough
Capture of Scarborough
Tostig & Hardrada capture Scarborough
Exile of Tostig
Tostig is forced to seek proptection in Scotland after his defeat in the Humber
Invasion of England
Tostig is forced to seek proptection in Scotland after his defeat in the Humber
Siege of Humber
Tostig invades the coast with a fleet of 60 ships but is defeated by Edwin
Records, sources and methodology
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