Family Card - Person Sheet
Family Card - Person Sheet
NameLady Godiva, 30G Grandmother
BurialCoventry
Spouses
1Leofric Earl Of Mercia, 30G Grandfather
Death1057, Kings Bromley, Staffordshire
BurialCoventry
FatherLeofwine Ealdorman Of The Hwicce (-~1023)
ChildrenAelfgar (-~1060)
Notes for Lady Godiva
Anglo-Saxon noblewoman
Godiva is the latinized version of her name Godgifu or Godgyfu
The legend of Lady Godiva is not regarded as plausible.
Was a widow when she married Leofric.
Died sometime between 1066 and 1086.
Was one of the few Anglo-Saxons and the only woman to remain a landowner shortly after the conquest.
Both she and her husband Leofric are known as generous benefactors to religious houses.
Godiva is the latinized version of her name Godgifu or Godgyfu
The legend of Lady Godiva is not regarded as plausible.
Was a widow when she married Leofric.
Died sometime between 1066 and 1086.
Was one of the few Anglo-Saxons and the only woman to remain a landowner shortly after the conquest.
Both she and her husband Leofric are known as generous benefactors to religious houses.
Notes for Leofric (Spouse 1)
As Earl of Mercia he was one of the most powerful earls in the land, second only to Earl Godwin of Wessex.
Founded monasreies at Coventry and Much Wenlock.
Founded monasreies at Coventry and Much Wenlock.