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4. | Godwin (3.Wulfnoth3, 2.Æthelmaer2, 1.Æthelweard1) was born about 987 in of Wessex, England; died on 15 Apr 1053 in Winchester Castle, Hampshire, England; was buried in Winchester Cathedral, London, England. Notes:
An Anglo-Danish noble, he rose to power under Canute, after whose death Godwin supported the accession of Edward the Confessor and became a dominant figure in royal government. In 1045 his daughter Edith married Edward. He was overthrown in 1051 but regained his position by force in 1052. He was succeeded by his son Harold. Died of apoplexy.
He was first created Earl in 1018, but his earldom is unknown. He was created Earl of Wessex and Kent in 1020.
Godwin married Gytha Thorgilsdottir about 1019/20. Gytha (daughter of Thorgils "Sprakalaeg" Styrjornsson and Sigrid) was born about 1001 in Halland, Sweden; died after Jun 1069 in Flanders. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 5. King of England Harold II Godwineson
was born in 1022; died on 14 Oct 1066 in Battle of Hastings, Sussex, England; was buried in Waltham Abbey, Essex, England.
- 6. of Wessex Edith
was born about 1020; died on 18 Dec 1075 in Palace of Westminster, London, England; was buried in Westminster Abbey, London, Middlesex, England.
- 7. of Wessex Elgiva
was born about 1025; died about 1066.
- 8. of Wessex Sveyn
was born about 1023; died on 29 Sep 1052 in Lycia, Constantinople, Byzantium.
- 9. of Wessex Tostig
was born about 1026; died on 25 Sep 1066 in Battle of Stamford Bridge, Northumberland, England; was buried in Yorkminster, England.
- 10. of Wessex Alfgar
- 11. of Wessex Gunnhildre
died on 24 Aug 1087 in Bruges, Flanders; was buried in Bruges Cathedral, Bruges, Flanders.
- 12. of Wessex Gyrth
died on 16 Oct 1066 in Battle of Hastings, Santlache, England.
- 13. of Wessex Leofwine
died on 14 Oct 1066 in Battle of Hastings, Santlache, England.
- 14. of Wessex Wulfnoth
died after 1087.
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Family/Spouse: Thyra. Thyra was born about 993 in Denmark; died about 1018. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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