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Why did hereward the wake rebel against William?

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What did William the Conqueror do to hereward the wake?

William the Conqueror confronted Hereward the Wake, a leader of resistance against Norman rule in England, during the late 11th century. Hereward and his followers staged a rebellion, notably at Ely, where they used the marshy landscape to their advantage. William attempted to subdue Hereward, ultimately laying siege to Ely, which led to the defeat of Hereward's forces. While Hereward initially escaped, his resistance symbolized the broader struggle against Norman conquest.


How did hereward the wake rebel?

i think it is not right since a lot of people was killed because of the rebel. Also, William was supposed to be chosen by the god as the king and i don't think a god can be well beaten.


What does toward the wake mean?

Hereward the Wake was an English freedom fighter who fought against William the Conqueror in the 11th century. (Wake meant alert or wary)


What did hereward the wake look like?

Hereward the Wake, also known as Hereward the Exile and Hereward the Outlaw was an 11th century leader of local resistance to the Norman conquest of England. His area of operation was Lincolnshire, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire leading popular opposition to William the Conquerer


Harewood Of the wake who is he-after the Battle of Hastings?

I can't give you details - but the name is Hereward the Wake. Try Wiki or Google. Can't give you details - but the name is Hereward the Wake. Try Wiki or Google. Good luck Hereward The Wake a disenherited Anglo Saxon Nobleman was in today's terms a freedom fighter against the heavy and oppressive Norman regime . For a full description of his heroic deeds try: www.englandandenglishhistory.com


Why was hereward the wake wanted?

Hereward was wanted because he rebelled against William the conqueror more than any other rebellions . William was also afraid that he might set up an army, and to William's disappointment he did.


What did hereward the wake do to become an outlaw?

Hereward the Wake became an outlaw in the late 11th century after resisting the Norman Conquest of England, particularly the rule of William the Conqueror. Following the death of his father, he lost his lands and titles, which led him to rebel against the Normans. He became a leader of a band of insurgents, engaging in guerrilla warfare and acts of defiance against Norman authorities, ultimately earning a reputation as a folk hero and symbol of resistance. His legendary status grew, particularly through tales of his exploits in the marshes of East Anglia.


What was the name of Hereward the Wake's horse?

we think it was Swallow.


Site of Hereward The Wake's last stand?

Ely


How did hereward the wake escape from William?

He ran away!


Why did hereward the wake cause William problems?

because he did