godwin family Flashcards
1
Q
how were edward the confessor and earl godwin linked
A
- godwin helped edward become king
- edward was married to godwins daughter (edith)
2
Q
the godwins strength meant…
A
it weakened the kings power
3
Q
why were the godwins so powerful? (2 features)
A
- land, had lots of land
- leadership, were lords to many thegns, powerful war leaders
- political links, edith godwin to edward, harold to edith of mercia
