godwin family Flashcards

1
Q

how were edward the confessor and earl godwin linked

A
  • godwin helped edward become king

- edward was married to godwins daughter (edith)

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2
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the godwins strength meant…

A

it weakened the kings power

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3
Q

why were the godwins so powerful? (2 features)

A
  • land, had lots of land
  • leadership, were lords to many thegns, powerful war leaders
  • political links, edith godwin to edward, harold to edith of mercia
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