House of Godwin

Question 1

By 1065 who was the most powerful family?

Answer 1

The house of Godwin

Question 2

Who did Earl Godwin marry?

Answer 2

Gytha, the daughter of a Danish earl which therefore won him many allies

Question 3

When did Edward become king?

Answer 3

1042

Question 4

Who did earl Godwin’s daughter marry?

Answer 4

King Edward

Question 5

What happened to his son when Godwinson died?

Answer 5

Harold became Earl of Wessex

Question 6

By 1065 who was the richest family?

Answer 6

.The house of Godwinson, more money than the king

.They earned £8,500 a year compared to Edwards £6,000

Question 7

What did Harold and his brother Tostig do between 1055 and 1063?

Answer 7

Led a series of military campaigns in Wales to end the violence caused by rebellious local princes

Question 8

Who did Harold marry and when?

Answer 8

The sister of Morcar and Edwin in 1066

Question 9

What happened on Harold embassy and when was it?

Answer 9

1064, he took an oath over relics, renewing the King’s promise to William of the English throne, but Harold get coronated after Edwards death showing he broke the sacred oath