York Rebellion Renewed
A renewed rebellion at York challenges William's northern garrisons and forces another royal intervention.
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1069 in England
Explore 43 historical events and records for England in 1069.
Historical records for England in 1069
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February
September
Rebels Take York
Danish-backed rebels seize York and destroy Norman positions, creating the most dangerous northern challenge to William.
Danish Fleet Enters Humber
A Danish fleet enters the Humber and joins northern English rebels opposing William's rule.
December
Capture of York
Recaptures York & uses it as a centre for a winter campaign to establish his rule. King Edgar of Scotland is forced back across the border
Harrying of the North Begins
William begins a devastating campaign across northern England intended to deny food and support to further rebels.
Invasion of England
Late in the year William fought his way into Northumbria and occupied York, buying off the Danes and devastating the surrounding country
Mobilization
Establishes an HQ in Nottingham before recapturing York
Rebellion of massacred by the
Robert de Commines & his army are massacred by the rebellion in Durham
Rebellion of Rebels in Durham
Robert de Commines takes control of Durham
Rebellion of York
York rises & kills its castellan
Rebellion of York
York rises & kills its castellan
Siege of Durham
Robert de Commines & his army are massacred by the rebellion in Durham
Siege of York
Late in the year William fought his way into Northumbria and occupied York, buying off the Danes and devastating the surrounding country
Siege of York
William recaptures York from Asbjorn who is reluctant to meet him in battle
York Retaken from Rebels
William retakes York and restores Norman control after the Danish-backed occupation.
Other events (month unknown)
Assassination of Robert de Commines
Robert de Commines, a Norman Governor, is murdered with 500 of his men
Capture of York
The Normans recapture York & Edgar takes up exile in the Court of Malcolm III. Edgar helps Sweyn capture York, assisted by a Danish fleet under Osbern
Capture of York
Recaptures York & uses it as a centre for a winter campaign to establish his rule. King Edgar of Scotland is forced back across the border. Routes hundreds of rebels in York, handed over for plunder by his troops
Death of William I the Conqueror
Death of Robert de Commines, a Norman Governor, is murdered with 500 of his men
Exile of Edgar the Atheling
Forced into exile in Lothian, where his sister Margaret had married Malcolm III
Exile of Mathilda
Mathilda is sent to Normandy for her safety
Exile of William I the Conqueror
Mathilda is sent to Normandy for her safety
Invasion of England
After early successes the rebels are defeated by William at York and Edgar again sought refuge with Malcolm
Invasion of England
Malcolm marries Edgars sister Margaret and agrees to support Edgar in his attempt to reclaim the English throne. Edgar the Atheling invades England from Scotland, supported by the Scottish King.
Invasion of England
The arrival of a fleet sent by King Sweyn of Denmark triggered a fresh wave of English uprisings in various parts of the country, Edgar and the other exiles sailed to the Humber, where they linked up with Northumbrian rebels and the Danes.
Invasion of England
The combined rebel forces overwhelm the Normans at York and take control of Northumbria.
Invasion of England
A small seaborne raid which Edgar led into Lindsey ended in disaster and he escaped with only a handful of followers to rejoin the main army
Invasion of England
Edgar the Atheling invades England from Scotland, supported by the Scottish King
Invasion of England
Godwine attempts to land with a force of 60 ships off the Devon coast
Invasion of England
A Viking fleet led by Asbjorn, son of Danish King Swein, lands in the Humber
Invasion of England
The Danes sail up the Humber & start a Saxon uprising
Marriage
Malcolm marries Edgars sister Margaret and agrees to support Edgar in his attempt to reclaim the English throne
Rebellion of Edgar the Atheling
Leads a 2nd unsuccessful rebellion against William the Conqueror
Rebellion of Rebels in Exeter is suppressed
A rebellion in Exeter is suppressed
Rebellion of Rebels in Maine
Maine breaks free from Williams rule
Second York Castle Established
William reinforces York by establishing a second castle after repeated resistance in the city.
Siege of Lindsey
A small seaborne raid which Edgar led into Lindsey ended in disaster and he escaped with only a handful of followers to rejoin the main army
Siege of Norwich
Routes a force of Norsemen which had invaded Norfolk and occupied Norwich
Siege of Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury is raised to the ground by Eadric the Wild & Bleddyn of Gwynedd
Siege of Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury is raised to the ground by Eadric the Wild & Bleddyn of Gwynedd
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