Rebel Baron
On William's death, Richard and other great Norman barons, including Odo of Bayeux, Robert, Count of Mortain, William fitz Osbern and Geoffrey of Coutances, led a rebellion against the rule of William Rufus in order to place Robert Curthose on the throne. However, most Normans in England remained loyal. William Rufus and his army successfully attacked the rebel strongholds at Tonbridge, Pevensey and Rochester.
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Famous quotes containing the words rebel and/or baron:
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—Madonna [Madonna Louise Ciccione] (b. 1959)
“My hand and pen are not in plight,
As they have been of yore.”
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