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Allegiance

England · Government / Government of England. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

2Records
1066Date range
2Named people
2Places

Chronological records

1066

Edwin Mercia1066

Mercia · Government / Government of England

Edwin of Mercia weighs support for Harold II as royal authority shifts after Edwards death

Morcar Northumbria1066

Northumbria · Government / Government of England

Morcar of Northumbria accepts Harold II while northern loyalty remains uncertain

Names involved

Edwin MerciaMorcar Northumbria

Provenance

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