The Welsh Wars

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Gruffydd ap Llewelyn

Declared himself king of Wales, posing a threat to King Edward of England's rule.

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Alliance with Aelfgar

Formed an alliance with Aelfgar and ransacked Hereford, leading to a peace deal with Harold.

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Recognition as King

Gruffydd defeated Leofgar and Harold's attempt to fight against him failed, leading to his recognition as king in 1056.

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Alliance with Magnus

Allied with Aelfgar and Magnus, son of the King of Norway, for more attacks from Wales in 1058.

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Welsh Campaign

Harold organized a campaign against Gruffydd in Wales, burning the palace at Rhuddlan and ravaging the Welsh coastline.

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Tostig, Earl of Northumbria

Tostig's brutal tactics, raised taxes, and unpopularity led to a rebellion in Northumbria in 1065.

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Northumbrian Rebellion

Rebels rose up against Tostig, slaughtered his housecarls, and plundered his treasure, leading to his exile to Flanders.

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Appointment of Morcar

Morcar was appointed as the new Earl of Northumbria after Tostig's exile, and rebels marched south, sacking Lincoln, Nottingham, and Derby.