Alfwig
| Use attributes for filter ! | |
| Died | 1066 |
|---|---|
| Parents | Wulfnoth Cild |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 4333146 |
Alfwig Life story
Ælfwig, was the abbot of New Minster, the uncle of Harold, and was probably the brother of Earl Godwine. Ælfwig was made abbot in 1063. When Harold marched to meet the Normans, Ælfwig joined him with twelve of his monks, wearing coats of mail over their monastic garb, and with twenty armed men.