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Ealdgyth

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Born England
United Kingdom
Parents Ælfgar, Earl of Mercia
Spouse Harold Godwinson
Gruffydd ap Llywelyn
Grandparents Lady Godiva
Leofric, Earl of Mercia
Great-grandparent Leofwine, Ealdorman of the Hwicce
ChildrenHarold, son of Harold Godwinson
Grandchildren Nest (?)
Great grandparent Leofwine, Ealdorman of the Hwicce
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Ealdgyth Life story


Ealdgyth, also Aldgyth or Edith in modern English, was a daughter of Ælfgar, Earl of Mercia, the wife of Gruffudd ap Llywelyn, ruler of all Wales, and later the wife and queen consort of Harold Godwinson, king of England in 1066. She was described by William of Jumièges as a considerable beauty.

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