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1
Q

By 1065 who was the most powerful family?

A

The house of Godwin

2
Q

Who did Earl Godwin marry?

A

Gytha, the daughter of a Danish earl which therefore won him many allies

3
Q

When did Edward become king?

A

1042

4
Q

Who did earl Godwin’s daughter marry?

A

King Edward

5
Q

What happened to his son when Godwinson died?

A

Harold became Earl of Wessex

6
Q

By 1065 who was the richest family?

A

.The house of Godwinson, more money than the king

.They earned £8,500 a year compared to Edwards £6,000

7
Q

What did Harold and his brother Tostig do between 1055 and 1063?

A

Led a series of military campaigns in Wales to end the violence caused by rebellious local princes

8
Q

Who did Harold marry and when?

A

The sister of Morcar and Edwin in 1066

9
Q

What happened on Harold embassy and when was it?

A

1064, he took an oath over relics, renewing the King’s promise to William of the English throne, but Harold get coronated after Edwards death showing he broke the sacred oath

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