June 1071Capture of Earl MorcarWilliam I the Conqueror
Earl Morcar is captured after the collapse of resistance at Ely.
Historical records for England in 1071, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Earl Morcar is captured after the collapse of resistance at Ely.
William's forces overcome the rebel position at Ely, ending the last major organized Anglo-Saxon resistance to his rule.
When the island is opened to the Normans, Morcar is captured and imprisoned, he remained in captivity until Williams death in 1087
William Fitz Osbern is killed at the Battle of Cassel
William concentrates forces against the remaining resistance based in the marshes around Ely.
The rebels, aided by the Dane Jarl Osbiorn, capture York
William Fitz Osbern is killed at the Battle of Cassel
Creates the Earldoms of Hereford, Chester & Shrewsbury for loyal Normans
William attacks Hereward the Wakes stronghold, Hereward the Wake goes into exile
William attacks Hereward the Wakes stronghold, Hereward the Wake goes into exile
When the island is opened to the Normans, Morcar is captured and imprisoned, he remained in captivity until Williams death in 1087. Morcar joins the rebellion, initiated by the Abbot of Ely and tactically organized by Hereward the Wake, against William the Conqueror at the Isle of Ely
Puts down the "great uprising of the North" led by Hereward the Wake
Puts down the "great uprising of the North" led by Hereward the Wake
William attacks Hereward the Wakes stronghold, Hereward the Wake goes into exile
William attacks Hereward the Wakes stronghold, Hereward the Wake goes into exile
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