Rebellions in the North part 1

• Robert Cumin, a friend to William, was appointed Earl of Northumbria. His rule was brutal, and although the Bishop of Durham warned him, Cumin was slaughtered in Duham by the Northumbrian people.


  1069
• Edgar came down from Scotland

  1. Attempted to seize York

  2. William arrived quickly

  3. Drove Edgar out

  4. Strengthened York

  5. Left William Fitzosbirn in charge
• King of Denmark, King Sweyn, sent a force


  Edgar reinvaded from Scotland
• The rebels captured York once again