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The Second Norman Conquest

Sophie Ambler and Fiona Edmonds reveal how William Rufus led a second Norman Conquest in Cumbria, several decades after 1066

Dr David Musgrove, FSA

Published: December 30, 2024 at 7:30 AM

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William of Normandy famously invaded England in 1066 – but, he didn't quite conquer it all. In fact, the duty of leading a second assault was left to his son William Rufus almost 30 years later. Speaking to David Musgrove, Sophie Ambler and Fiona Edmonds reveal how the second Norman Conquest came about in the 1090s, and explain how this story played out in little-studied kingdom of Cumbria.

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Dr David Musgrove, FSAContent director

David Musgrove is the content director at HistoryExtra

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