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Site of Hereward The Wake's last stand?
Ely
Why did hereward the wake cause William problems?
because he did
Why did Hereward the Wake kill his horse?
The answer lies in a 12th century chronicle called Gesta Herewardi (The Exploits of Hereward ), written by a Peterborough monk-historian in Latin, but based on an Old English memoir written by Leofric the Deacon, a priest in Hereward's household.Hereward's horse was called Swallow, and his sword, Brainbiter. At one stage during their ongoing battle with King William's Norman forces, Hereward and his resistance fighters come under such fierce attack Hereward believes he will be overcome by his enemies and captured or killed. Rather than let his famous horse become an enemy's prize, he kills it himself.Extract from the Gesta Herewardi :Chapter XXVIIHow Hereward was reduced to such straits that he slew with his own hands his excellent horse; and how next he overcame the army of five provinces.After some respite from serious pursuit in the aforesaid mere (Wide near Upwell), Hereward was more severely besieged by those in the region and by the king's men, and so hard-pressed that in despair he slew with his own hands his splendid horse, so that no lesser man should boast that he had got Hereward's horse. But at length he escaped from this danger with his men, passed over Brunneswold and went to live in the great forests of Northamptonshire, laying waste the land with fire and sword."
What did Hereward the wake do wrong?
he died from a pooooo atack
Who was hereward the wakes mother?
research says it was a woman known as Lady Godvia, but hereward the wake had no relatives that came from her family,but from Princess Eadgyth of England. People still don't know who it is between Llady Godvia or Princess Eadgyth.
When was Hereward House School created?
Hereward House School was created in 19##.
When did Hereward Thimbleby Price die?
Hereward Thimbleby Price died in 1964.
When was Hereward Thimbleby Price born?
Hereward Thimbleby Price was born in 1880.
When was Hereward Lester Cooke born?
Hereward Lester Cooke was born in 1916.
When did Hereward Lester Cooke die?
Hereward Lester Cooke died in 1973.
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.
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
When was Hereward Carrington born?
Hereward Carrington was born on October 17, 1880, in Jersey, Channel Islands, UK.
When did Hereward Carrington die?
Hereward Carrington died on December 26, 1958, in Los Angeles, California, USA.
What was herewards background?
This question needs more specific information. For instance, which Hereward? There was a Hereward the Wake, who was an 11th-century leader of local resistance to the Norman conquest of England. There are many mentions of Hereward on the internet.
Who were hereward wakes parents?
Hereward's parents are said to be Leofric, Earl of Mercia, and Lady Godiva. However, as Hereward's story is steeped in legend and folklore, the true identities of his parents are uncertain and have been subject to various interpretations over time.
What was the name of Hereward the Wake's horse?
we think it was Swallow.
