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Reballion of Rebels in Dover

England · Warfare / Military. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1051Date range
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Chronological records

1051

Edward the Confessor1051

Dover · Warfare / Military

The Earls of Mercia and Northumbria are ordered to raise troops against Godwin. Edward orders Godwin to besiege Dover but he refuses & attacks the King

Names involved

Edward the Confessor

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