Rebellion
What Rebellion means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
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Robert's revolt in Normandy from 1077 to 1080, sparked by a prank by his younger brothers and culminating in the battle at Gerberoi in 1079.
An uprising against the ruler; Odo ruthlessly suppressed English rebellions and later led the 1088 rebellion against William Rufus.
Topics that use Rebellion
- Option B1: Key topic 3: Norman England, 1066–88 - 3 The Norman aristocracy (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
- Option B1: Key topic 3: Norman England, 1066–88 - 4 William I and the succession (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Baronial rebellion
- Family conflict
- Leadership and character
- Norman aristocracy
- Royal succession
- Succession crisis
- Latin
- Norman French
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