Editing 1088 (section)

==== England ====
* Spring &ndash; A [[Rebellion of 1088|rebellion]] led by [[William the Conqueror]]'s half-brothers [[Odo of Bayeux]] and [[Robert, Count of Mortain|Robert]] (2nd [[Earl of Cornwall]]), begins against King [[William II of England|William II]] with the aim to remove him from the throne. Odo's revolt in [[Kent]] and [[Sussex]] is supported by nobles across the country.
* The [[Worcestershire]] rebellion led by [[de Lacy#Lords of Pontefract, Bowland and Clitheroe|Robert de Lacy]] (a son of [[de Lacy|Ilbert de Lacy]]) is dealt with quickly by [[Wulfstan (died 1095)|Wulfstan]], bishop of [[Anglican Diocese of Worcester|Worcester]], who calls on those knights and local landowners still loyal to William II to defend Worcester. Many of the rebels are captured or killed.
* William II calls the representatives of the [[fyrd]] to a meeting in [[London]]. He promises (with the support of [[Lanfranc]], bishop of [[Diocese of Canterbury|Canterbury]]) the people better laws, and the removal of taxes if they support him against the rebels.
* William II lays siege to [[Pevensey Castle]] on the south coast where Odo of Bayeux has taken shelter with Robert. Odo is forced to surrender, and agrees to go to [[Rochester, Kent|Rochester]] to convince the rebels to accept William as the rightful king of [[Kingdom of England|England]].
* Summer &ndash; William II lays siege to [[Rochester Castle]] and puts down the revolt. Odo of Bayeux and the rebels surrender (agreeing only that their lives will be spared). William takes Odo's lands and exiles him to [[Duchy of Normandy|Normandy]].