2.1 - 23 The Normans and Angevins 1066 - 1217
The History of England
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The Revolt of William the Conqueror
In 1068 Edwin and Morka have had enough of being dragged around but lions earn a nagerie and raise their standard in revolt. Edgar the ATHLEAN does the same and Gus Patrick Earl of North Edinburgh as well. The rebels were clearly getting some support from Malcolm the king of Scots who was to be married to Edgar's sister Margaret. Coincidentally the sons of Harold Goodwinson launched a raid from Ireland to the southwest at the same time. This all sounds serious but you get the impression William hardly breaks sweat. He moved fast and struck north with his army cutting Edwin, Morka and Mercier off from the north. As he marched north he established castles
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