19 December 1075Death of Edith of WessexEdith of Wessex
Death of Edith of Wessex
Historical records for England in 1075, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Death of Edith of Wessex
Appointed Chief Justiciar
Founds a Dynasty in Galloway which lasts until 1265
Helps William the Conqueror suppress rebellion. Helps put down the rebellion to Norman rule
Helps William the Conqueror suppress rebellion
Suppresses the revolt of the Earls of Hereford & Norfolk
In Williams absence, Ralph, his new brother-in-law Roger de Breteuil, 2nd Earl of Hereford, and Waltheof, 1st Earl of Northumberland begin the revolt, but it is plagued by disaster
Waltheof soon lost heart and confessed the conspiracy to Lanfranc. In Williams absence, Ralph, his new brother-in-law Roger de Breteuil, 2nd Earl of Hereford, and Waltheof, 1st Earl of Northumberland begin the revolt, but it is plagued by disaster
In Williams absence, Ralph, his new brother-in-law Roger de Breteuil, 2nd Earl of Hereford, and Waltheof, 1st Earl of Northumberland begin the revolt, but it is plagued by disaster.
Roger de Breteuil and Ralph de Gael rebel while William is in Normandy, creating a serious aristocratic challenge.
William's officers and loyal bishops defeat the revolt before its leaders can unite their forces effectively.
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