Earl Godwin of Wessex & Kent

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Earl Godwin of Wessex & Kent

Godwin was born in Essex. Godwin's father was Ealdorman Wulfnoth of Wessex. His paternal grandfather was Ealdorman Athelmaer ("the Great") of Wessex. He was an only child. He died on April 15th, 1053 in Winchester, Hampshire .

General Notes

Ancestor Pedigree Chart
- Ealdorman Athelhelm of Wiltshire ^*
  - b.0869 d.0898
  
  Ealdorman Athelfrith of Wessex
  - b.0877
  
  Lady Athelgyth of Mercia ^*
  - b.0860
  
  Ealdorman Athelweard ("the Chronicler") of Wessex
  - b.0925 d.0998
  
  Ealdorman Athelmaer ("the Great") of Wessex
  - b.0950 d.1016
  
  Athelflaed
  - b.0930
  
  Ealdorman Wulfnoth of Wessex
  - b.0970 d.1015
  
  Earl Godwin of Wessex & Kent
  - b.ABT 0987/0990 in Essex d.15 Apr 1053 in Winchester, Hampshire
  
  ^*There are earlier generations for the ancestor(s) indicated. See their page(s) for details (click name)

Godwin's family with Gytha Thorkillsdottir

‌Godwin and Gytha were married in a religious ceremony in 1020. They had two sons named Harold and Herbert.

Children

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