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Hereward the Wake is considered a hero for his role as a leader in the resistance against the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century. He is celebrated for his bravery and defiance, particularly during his fight to reclaim his family's lands and protect the Anglo-Saxon way of life. His legendary status is marked by his guerrilla tactics and symbolic representation of national pride and rebellion against oppression, making him a folk hero in English history.
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What was the name of Hereward the Wake's horse?
we think it was Swallow.
Site of Hereward The Wake's last stand?
Ely
Why did hereward the wake cause William problems?
because he did
How did hereward the wake escape from William?
He ran away!
Why did hereward the wake rebel against William?
smeel
When did Hereward the Wake die?
Hereward's life and what became of him is fully laid out in an excellent article by C. Calladine in www.englandandenglishhistory.com
Was Hereward the wake exiled?
Yes, Hereward the Wake was exiled from England. Following the Norman Conquest of 1066, he resisted Norman rule and became a symbol of English resistance. After a series of conflicts, he fled to Flanders and later returned to England to continue his fight against the Normans, which ultimately led to his legendary status as a folk hero.
Where was Hereward the wake born?
He was born in 1035 in Bourne, Lancashire
Did Hereward the wake have any siblings?
yes, he had one brother.
Where was hereward the wake when William the Conqueror invaded England?
my house
What did Hereward the wake do wrong?
he died from a pooooo atack
Why did hereward the wake cause problems for William?
he led army to kill him
