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5 de abr. de 2024 · Gytha (Edgyth) of Wessex? Herbert Fitzgodwin? Alfgar of Wessex? born about 1038? biographical and/or anecdotal: notes or source: LDS. Note also that he was married to Thyra Svensdatter of Denmark who died in 1019. Whether any children are attributable to her it doesn't say in the record.
7 de abr. de 2024 · Birthplace: Wessex, England (United Kingdom) Death: September 25, 1066 (36-45) Battle of Stamford Bridge, Yorkshire, England (United Kingdom) (In Battle) Place of Burial: York, Yorkshire, England. Immediate Family: Son of Gōdwine Wulfnothsson, Earl of Wessex and Gytha, countess of Wessex.
11 de abr. de 2024 · Godwine (died April 15, 1053) was the earl of Wessex, the most powerful man in England during the opening years of the reign of Edward the Confessor. Although an Anglo-Saxon, Godwine became a favourite of the Danish king of England, Canute the Great, who made him earl of Wessex about 1018.
18 de abr. de 2024 · April 18, 2024. In the 11th century, a certain Tryggvi claimed to have been the son of King Olaf Tryggvason of Norway (r. 995-1000) and a noblewoman from Ireland named Gytha (or Gyda). Tryggvi’s alleged parents met when Olaf was adventuring abroad before eventually returning home to become the king of Norway.
Hace 2 días · William the Conqueror William is depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry during the Battle of Hastings, lifting his helmet to show that he is still alive. King of England Reign 25 December 1066 – 9 September 1087 Coronation 25 December 1066 Predecessor Edgar Ætheling (uncrowned) Harold II (crowned) Successor William II Duke of Normandy Reign 3 July 1035 – 9 September 1087 Predecessor Robert I ...
16 de abr. de 2024 · The Earl of Wessex may have got his wish by maneuvering his way into a marriage with Canute’s niece Gytha, but Emma uncovered secrets about his past in the process.
Hace 2 días · In 957 the kingdom of England was divided between Eadwig, who kept Wessex, and Edgar who became king of Mercia, with the River Thames forming the boundary. It is uncertain whether this was the result of a coup against Eadwig or a decision to divide the kingdom between the brothers.
