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Harold (c. 1065 – 1098) was a son of Harold Godwinson, King of England. He was driven into exile by the Norman conquest of England , and found refuge at the court of the king of Norway. Birth and parentage
Harold reigned from 6 January 1066 [1] until his death at the Battle of Hastings on 14 October 1066, the decisive battle of the Norman Conquest. Harold's death marked the end of Anglo-Saxon rule over England. He was succeeded by William the Conqueror. Harold Godwinson was a member of a prominent Anglo-Saxon family with ties to Cnut the Great.
Pages in category "Children of Harold Godwinson" The following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. E.
Godwin or Godwine [1] (fl. 1066 – 1069) was a son, probably the eldest son, of Harold Godwinson, King of England.He was driven into exile in Dublin, along with two of his brothers, by the Norman conquest of England, and from there he twice led expeditions to south-western England, but with little success.
Edmund or Eadmund (Within the Anglo-Saxon alphabet it was likely spelt) ᚪᛖᛞᛘᚩᚾᛞ or Ædmund [1] (fl. 1068 – 1069) was a son of Harold Godwinson, King of England. He was driven into exile in Dublin by the Norman conquest of England , along with two of his brothers, and from there he twice took part in expeditions to south-western ...
When Edward the Confessor died childless in 1066, he was succeeded by Harold Godwinson. Harold gained a great victory over the Norwegian king Harald Hardrada and his own estranged brother Tostig Godwinson at the Battle of Stamford Bridge. Three weeks later, with his defeat and death at the Battle of Hastings, Anglo-Saxon self-rule came to an ...
Gunhild of Wessex (fl. 1066–1093) was a younger daughter of Harold Godwinson and his first wife, Edyth Swannesha, who was most likely the wealthy magnate Edyth the Fair from the Domesday Book. [ 1 ]
Magnus (fl. 1068) was a son of Harold Godwinson, King of England.He was, in all likelihood, driven into exile in Dublin by the Norman conquest of England, along with two of his brothers, and from there took part in one, or perhaps two, expeditions to south-western England, but with little military success.