Leadership of the Rebel Host
Morcar leads the rebel host south after his election as earl.
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October
Lincoln Support
Men from Lincoln join Morcar's movement as the Northumbrian force advances south.
Loss of Northumbria
Tostig loses effective control of Northumbria when the rebels choose Morcar in his place.
Mediation Mission
Harold meets the rebel leaders at Northampton and attempts to negotiate a peaceful settlement.
Mercian Reinforcement
Mercian and Welsh forces reinforce Morcar's position while negotiations with Harold develop.
Negotiated End of Revolt
Harold secures an agreement that prevents immediate fighting between the royal government and the northern coalition.
News of Northumbrian Revolt
Harold learns that the Northumbrians have rejected his brother Tostig and chosen Morcar.
Northampton Confrontation
The rebel host reaches Northampton, increasing pressure on Edward to abandon Tostig's restoration.
Northumbrian Crisis
Edward faces a major political crisis when Northumbrian rebels reject his appointed earl Tostig.
Northumbrian Recognition
Morcar receives the support of the Northumbrian thegns after Tostig is rejected.
Northumbrian Rising
Northumbrian thegns rise against Tostig's government while he is away from York.
Nottingham Support
Supporters from Nottingham strengthen Morcar's army during its southward march.
Outlawry of Tostig
The Northumbrian assembly outlaws Tostig and rejects his authority as earl.
Peace Proposals
Morcar considers peace proposals delivered during Harold's attempt to settle the revolt.
Rebel Advance into the Midlands
Tostig's opponents march south through the Midlands while demanding recognition of Morcar as earl.
Rebel Peace Terms
Harold receives demands for Tostig's outlawry and Morcar's recognition from the northern coalition.
Royal Authority Challenged
The southward march of the rebels demonstrates that Edward lacks support for a military restoration of Tostig.
Royal Council at Britford
Edward consults leading nobles at Britford as the Northumbrian revolt threatens wider conflict.
Seizure of Tostig's Treasury
The rebels seize Tostig's treasure, weapons and property after taking control of York.
Tostig at Britford
Tostig remains with King Edward at Britford while news of the Northumbrian revolt reaches the royal court.
November
Arrival at Saint-Omer
Tostig reaches Saint-Omer, where Baldwin V provides accommodation for his exiled household.
Departure from England
Tostig leaves England with his wife and loyal followers after his deposition is accepted.
Earldom Consolidated
Morcar consolidates his new authority in York after the royal government recognizes his election.
Government of Northumbria
Morcar begins governing Northumbria after the royal settlement confirms his earldom.
Marriage
Agrees to marry Ealdgyth, sister of Edwin & Morcar to gain support for his accession
Political Crisis and Illness
Edward's health deteriorates after the Northumbrian crisis and the collapse of his attempt to restore Tostig.
Political Settlement of the North
Harold's negotiated settlement ends the immediate Northumbrian crisis without restoring Tostig.
Rebellion of Rebels in Northumbria
Harold accepts that Tostig cannot be restored without civil war and supports a negotiated settlement.
Rebellion of Rebels in Northumbria
Sent to mediate with the rebels by Edward but Tostig is exiled
Refuge in Flanders
Tostig takes refuge in Flanders under the protection of Count Baldwin V.
Return North
Morcar returns north with his authority recognized after the settlement with Edward's government.
December
Consecration
Consecrates Westminster Abbey
Absence from Abbey Consecration
Edward is too ill to attend the consecration of the Westminster church he had built.
Consecration
Westminster Abbey is consecrated on 28 December, but Edward is too ill to attend the ceremony.
Consecration of Westminster Abbey
Edward's new abbey church is consecrated on 28 December 1065.
Death of Edward the Confessor
Says to Harold on his deathbed, "I commend Edith & all the Kingdom to your protection". Death of Edward the Confessor
Dream
Falls into a coma, dreams the Anglo-Saxons will be consumed by fire & sword
Health of Edward the Confessor
Falls into a coma, dreams the Anglo-Saxons will be consumed by fire & sword
Succession
Edward tells Harold "I commend Edith & all the Kingdom to your protection"
Succession
Edward tells Harold "I commend Edith & all the Kingdom to your protection"
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