The Godwin Family Flashcards
1
Q
name 4 of the Godwinson family
A
Harold (Earl of Wessex)
Tostig (Earl of Northumbria)
Edith (married to Edward the confessor)
Gyrth (Earl of East Anglia)
2
Q
The Godwin’s strength would help England against any viking invasion but…
A
also weakened the kings power
3
Q
Why were the Godwin’s so powerful?
A
Land Leadership Church influence military success political links defensive importance
4
Q
Land
A
they had lots of land making them almost as rich as the king
5
Q
Leadership
A
the Godwins were lords to many hundreds and thegns
this made them powerful war leaders
6
Q
Church influence
A
convinced Edward to appoint bishops who were loyal to them
7
Q
Political links
A
political marriages gave Godwinsons power e.g Edith marries Edward
