BattlefieldsRevolt of Robert de Mowbray — Yorkshire Actions (1095 AD)
Medieval

Revolt of Robert de Mowbray — Yorkshire Actions (1095 AD)

1095
North Riding, England
Also known as: Mowbray rebellion 1095 · Norman baronial revolt in Yorkshire
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
North Riding, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Robert de Mowbray
Forces
Mowbray's c. 1,000–1,500.
VS
Victor
William Rufus
Forces
William Rufus forces c. 2,000–3,000
Outcome
Rebellion suppressed; Mowbray captured; Yorkshire barons submitted
The Battle

History & Significance

Robert de Mowbray, Earl of Northumberland, led a baronial rebellion against William Rufus. Yorkshire was part of the theatre of operations. William suppressed the revolt methodically; Mowbray was captured, imprisoned, and ended his days in a monastery. The rebellion demonstrated the continuing instability of Norman Yorkshire and the threat posed by over-mighty northern earls.

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