The power of the Godwins (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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Which earldom did Harold Godwinson inherit in 1053?
Which earldom did Harold Godwinson inherit in 1053?
Wessex
Why was the earldom of Wessex particularly important?
Why was the earldom of Wessex particularly important?
It was the wealthiest & most prestigious
Who became Earl of Northumbria in 1055?
Who became Earl of Northumbria in 1055?
Tostig Godwinson
Which earldom did Gyrth Godwinson receive in 1057?
Which earldom did Gyrth Godwinson receive in 1057?
East Anglia
Which major earldom was NOT under direct Godwin control?
Which major earldom was NOT under direct Godwin control?
Mercia
Who did Harold Godwinson marry to create ties with Mercian nobility?
Who did Harold Godwinson marry to create ties with Mercian nobility?
Edith of Mercia
Who did Edith of Wessex marry?
Who did Edith of Wessex marry?
King Edward the Confessor
Tostig's marriage to Judith of Flanders established connections with which European leader?
Tostig's marriage to Judith of Flanders established connections with which European leader?
Baldwin of Flanders
What challenges did Northumbria face that made Tostig's role difficult?
What challenges did Northumbria face that made Tostig's role difficult?
Lawlessness & Scottish threats
What did King Edward attempt to do to the Godwins in the 1050s?
What did King Edward attempt to do to the Godwins in the 1050s?
Reduce Earl Godwin's influence
What happened when the Godwins returned from exile?
What happened when the Godwins returned from exile?
Edward pardoned them
In which year did Earl Godwin die?
In which year did Earl Godwin die?
1053