Events Tagged: "Godwin"

Edward the Confessor becomes king - son of Ethelred, raised in Normandy, dominated by Earl Godwin

Godwin family exiled - Edward the Confessor breaks free from Godwin control, Norman influence increases

Godwin returns with fleet - forces Edward to restore him, Norman courtiers flee, Godwin power restored

Death of Earl Godwin - dies of stroke at Easter feast with king, son Harold becomes Earl of Wessex