Leofric, Earl Of Mercia
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Gender | Male |
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Date of died | September 30,1057 |
Died | King's Bromley |
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1057 | |
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Spouse | Lady Godiva |
Parents | Leofwine, Ealdorman of the Hwicce |
Children | Ælfgar, Earl of Mercia |
Siblings | Northman, son of Leofwine |
Place of burial | St Mary's Priory and Cathedral |
Great grandchild | Harold, son of Harold Godwinson |
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ID | 719860 |
Leofric, Earl Of Mercia Life story
Leofric was an Earl of Mercia. He founded monasteries at Coventry and Much Wenlock. Leofric is most remembered as the husband of Lady Godiva.