Ælfgar, Earl Of Mercia
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Children | Ealdgyth |
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Morcar | |
Edwin, Earl of Mercia | |
Burgheard | |
Edith of Mercia | |
Parents | Leofric, Earl of Mercia |
Lady Godiva | |
Siblings | William Malet |
Nephew | Robert Malet |
Current partner | Ælfgifu |
Grandchildren | Harold, son of Harold Godwinson |
Grandparents | Leofwine, Ealdorman of the Hwicce |
Date of birth | January 1,1030 |
Died | 1062 |
Date of Reg. | |
Date of Upd. | |
ID | 1828281 |
Ælfgar, Earl Of Mercia Life story
Ælfgar was the son of Leofric, Earl of Mercia, by his famous mother Godgifu. He succeeded to his father's title and responsibilities on the latter's death in 1057. He gained the additional title of Earl of East Anglia, but also was exiled for a time.