Morcar, Earl of Northumbria 

Morcar, also known as Morkere, was the son of Ælfgār, Earl of Mercia, and brother of Ēadwine. He became the Earl of Northumbria in 1065 after assisting Northumbrian rebels in expelling Tostig Godwinson and was chosen by them at York. Morcar was known for his role in the political shifts of the period, notably during the events leading up to and following the Norman Conquest of England. His involvement in rebellions against William the Conqueror led to his eventual imprisonment and diminished influence.

After Edward the Confessor’s death, Morcar initially supported Harold Godwinson but failed to assist him effectively against Tostig and Harald Hardrada’s invasion. Post-Hastings, Morcar and his brother attempted to influence the succession but eventually submitted to William the Conqueror. Their later rebellion in 1068 and subsequent defection in 1071 resulted in Morcar’s imprisonment in Normandy. Released on William’s deathbed in 1087, he was soon imprisoned again by William Rufus and likely died in captivity.