The house of Godwin Flashcards
By what year were they the most powerful family?
1065
Who did Earl Godwin marry and why was this important?
Gytha, the daughter of a Danish earl which meant he had many Danish allies
Who did King Edward marry?
Edith, Earl Godwin’s daughter
Who became earl of Wessex when Godwin died?
Harold Godwinson
How much did their land receive compared to Edward’s?
They received £8500 whereas Edward’s received £6000 per year
What happened between 1055 and 1063?
Harold and his brother Tostig led several military campaigns in Wales to end the violence caused by rebellious princes
When did Harold make an official marriage with the sister of Morcar and Edwin?
Beginning of 1066
When did Harold go on embassy?
1064
Why did Harold go on embassy?
To renew the king’s promise of the throne to William
What does the Bayeux Tapestry show?
It leaps forward to Edward’s death and shows Harold’s coronation meaning Harold broke the sacred oath
What did the thegns of Yorkshire do in 1065?
Rebel against Tostig and take over York
What caused Tostig and Harold to become enemies?
After Tostig was rebelled against Harold went to sort it out he realised Tostig couldn’t stay in charge so he was exiled. And Morcar became Earl of Northumbria
