BattlefieldsKilling of Copsi
Medieval

Killing of Copsi

1067
Northumberland, England
Also known as: Murder of Copsi 1067 · Earl of Northumbria assassinated
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Northumberland, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Copsi, Norman-appointed Earl
Forces
c. 100 Copsi's retinue
VS
Victor
Osulf of Northumbria
Forces
c. 500 Osulf forces
Outcome
Copsi burned alive in a church; Williams first northern appointment eliminated
The Battle

History & Significance

The killing of Williams first appointed Earl of Northumbria only five weeks after his installation showed that the north would not accept Norman-imposed rulers, and initiated the bloody cycle of northern revolt and reprisal.

Casualties & Losses

Copsi killed

Questions & Answers

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