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Battle at Alnwick — Robert de Mowbray rebellion 1095

1095
Northumberland, England
Also known as: Alnwick 1095 siege
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Northumberland, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Robert de Mowbray
Forces
Mowbray's garrison c. 500–800.
VS
Victor
William II (Rufus)
Forces
William II's forces c. 3,000–4,000
Outcome
William II besieged Alnwick; de Mowbray captured; lost earldom of Northumberland
The Battle

History & Significance

Robert de Mowbray's rebellion was the last serious challenge to Norman royal authority in Northumberland in the early medieval period. His capture at Alnwick and subsequent imprisonment ended his rule over the county

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