Godiva, Lady of Mercia

Female 980 - 1067  (87 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Godiva, Lady of Mercia was born in 980 (daughter of Thorwald); died on 10 Sep 1067.

    Notes:

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    Godiva or "Godgifu" was born about 1010, a sister of Thorold of Buckingham
    (Sheriff of Lincs.); she is the "Lady Godiva" of legend, and apparently is
    of an old, noble family. One correspondent claims her father was Earl of
    Lincolnshire.

    Lady married Leofric, Earl of Mercia III on Yes, date unknown. III (son of Leofwine Earl of Mercia and Alwara) was born in 975 in Mercia, England; died on 31 Aug 1057 in Bromley, Staffordshire. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Aelfgar, Earl of Mercia III died in 1059.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Thorwald was born in 954.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 1256

    Children:
    1. 1. Godiva, Lady of Mercia was born in 980; died on 10 Sep 1067.