Crisis and succession

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Where was godwinson earl of
Wessex
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Why was the house of Godwin so powerful
They were allies with the king, owned all but Mercia and had a large sum of money
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In what year did tostig become earl of Northumbria
1055
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Who was the only major rival to the godwins
Earl Aelfgar of Mercia
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When was Harold’s embassy to normandy
1064/5
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Why did the people of Northumbria revolt against Tostig
He was a ruler from the south and he charged them too much tax
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Who was with King Edward when he died
Harold, Edwards wife, stigand (archbishop) and one of Edwards ministers
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Where did the revolters initially march on in 1065
York, capital of Northumbria
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What happened to Tostig after the revolt
He was exiled on November 1st 1065
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