History GCSE
Baronial rebellion
What Baronial rebellion means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Baronial rebellion
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The major rebellion in 1088 led by Bishop Odo of Bayeux against William Rufus, aiming to unite the territories under Robert.
Topics that use Baronial rebellion
- Option B1: Key topic 3: Norman England, 1066–88 - 4 William I and the succession (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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