Leofric, Earl of Mercia III

Male 975 - 1057  (82 years)


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  • Name Leofric, III  [1
    Title Earl of Mercia 
    Birth 975  Mercia, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Death 31 Aug 1057  Bromley, Staffordshire Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Notes 
    • [dunbar_tree.FTW]

      {Ref. "Falaise Roll...," M. Jackson Crispin & Leonce Macary (London: Butler
      & Tanner, 1938, Table XIII).} Leofric founded the Church of Coventry and
      was regarded "thegn" (Thane) from 1005 and "dux" (Duke) from 1026; Earl of
      Mercia by 1032. He was "very old" at death. He was fourth child of his
      parents.
    Person ID I1211  Bratt Family Tree
    Last Modified 22 Aug 2015 

    Father Leofwine Earl of Mercia   d. 1028 
    Mother Alwara 
    Marriage Yes, date unknown 
    Family ID F614  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Godiva, Lady of Mercia,   b. 980   d. 10 Sep 1067 (Age 87 years) 
    Marriage Yes, date unknown 
    Children 
    +1. Aelfgar, Earl of Mercia III   d. 1059
    Family ID F564  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 12 Aug 2015 

  • Sources 
    1. [S9] Albert E. Myers, Dunbar family tree.
      Date of Import: Mar 1, 2003