EPISODE · Sep 11, 2026 · 27 MIN

The Revolt of the Earls – A Wedding Plot

from The Proper British History Podcast: Kings, Queens, Wars, Empire, Politics, Revolutions, Royalty and the Historical Great Britain · host Podily

This episode unravels the intrigue behind the 1075 banquet where nobles plotted to depose William I, led by Ralph de Gael and Roger de Breteuil. We examine what surviving records reveal about the conspirators, their swift suppression, and how historians assess motives and sources. The story shows how early Norman rule depended on fragile loyalty among England’s aristocracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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