3. The Consequences of the 1088 rebellion

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  • 3. The Consequences of the 1088 rebellion
    • Lasted nearly 6 months
    • Showed William 'Rufus' was formidable military exponent and strong leader of England
      • He showed military prowess and political skill defeating rebels
      • Revealed aptitude for dealing with castle defences
        • Which gave warning to those nobles who may have had ideas about setting up independent dukedoms with their fortresses as centre
    • Rebellion also indicated to King his position was not totally secure
      • He needed to be on his guard against further challenges to his authority
      • Banishing 'many French men' involved in rebellion and taking away their property was clear deterrent to other potential rebels
        • However, no guarantee kingdom would remain stable
    • From 1088 to end of reign, William Rufus's England was relatively peaceful place to live.
      • But few instances of further unrest, especially in mid-1090s

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