Hereward the Wake

Hereward the Wake was an Anglo Saxon rebel and leader who fought against the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century. He is considered a hero in English folklore and is said to have led a successful resistance against the Normans. Hereward's life and exploits are shrouded in legend, but he is believed to have been a member of the aristocracy and a skilled warrior. He is often depicted as a champion of English independence and a defender of the Anglo Saxon way of life.