Harold Godwinson

Summary

Harold Godwinson is a human^[1]. Born in Essex^[2], he… he was born on +1022-00-00T00:00:00Z^[3]. He died in Hastings^[4]. He died on +1066-10-14T00:00:00Z^[5]. He worked as a sovereign^[6]. He ranks in the top 0.4% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,934 views/month, #3,969 of 1,000,298).^[7]

Key Facts

• Harold Godwinson was born in Essex^[2].
• Harold Godwinson died in Hastings^[4].
• Harold Godwinson was born on +1022-00-00T00:00:00Z^[3].
• Harold Godwinson died on +1066-10-14T00:00:00Z^[5].
• Harold Godwinson is buried at Waltham Abbey^[8].
• Harold Godwinson's father was Godwin, Earl of Wessex^[9].
• Harold Godwinson's mother was Gytha Thorkelsdóttir^[10].
• Harold Godwinson was married to Edith the Fair^[11].
• Harold Godwinson was married to Ealdgyth^[12].
• A child of Harold Godwinson was Gytha of Wessex^[13].
• A child of Harold Godwinson was Gunhild of Wessex^[14].
• A child of Harold Godwinson was Magnus, son of Harold Godwinson^[15].
• A child of Harold Godwinson was Harold, son of Harold Godwinson^[16].
• A child of Harold Godwinson was Godwin, son of Harold Godwinson^[17].
• A child of Harold Godwinson was Edmund, son of Harold Godwinson^[18].
• Harold Godwinson held citizenship in Kingdom of England^[19].
• Harold Godwinson worked as a sovereign^[6].
• Harold Godwinson held the position of monarch of England^[20].
• Harold Godwinson's image is recorded as Harold Godwinson 02 (cropped).jpg^[21].
• Harold Godwinson's image is recorded as Harold Godwinson silver coin.jpg^[22].
• Harold Godwinson is recorded as male^[23].
• Harold Godwinson's instance of is recorded as human^[24].
• Harold Godwinson's family is recorded as House of Godwin^[25].
• Harold Godwinson's coat of arms image is recorded as Coat of Arms of King Harold Godwinson.svg^[26].
• Harold Godwinson's noble title is recorded as count^[27].

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Origins and Family

Harold Godwinson's place of birth was Essex^[2]. He was born on +1022-00-00T00:00:00Z^[3]. His father was Godwin, Earl of Wessex^[9]. His mother was Gytha Thorkelsdóttir^[10].

Career and Affiliations

Harold Godwinson's professions included sovereign^[6]. He held the position of monarch of England^[20].

Personal Life

Spouses include Edith the Fair^[11], a consort^[28], 1025–1086^[29] and Ealdgyth^[12], a consort^[30], 1100–1100^[31], of Anglo-Saxon England^[32]. Children include Gytha of Wessex^[13], 1053–1098^[33]; Gunhild of Wessex^[14], 1055–1097^[34]; Magnus, son of Harold Godwinson^[15], a warrior^[35], b. 1051^[36]; Harold, son of him^[16], a warrior^[37], 1066–1097^[38]; Godwin, son of him^[17], a warrior^[39], b. 1040^[40]; and Edmund, son of him^[18], a warrior^[41].

Death and Burial

Harold Godwinson died on +1066-10-14T00:00:00Z^[5]. He died in Hastings^[4]. Burial took place at Waltham Abbey^[8].

Why It Matters

Harold Godwinson ranks in the top 0.4% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,934 views/month, #3,969 of 1,000,298).^[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[42] He is known by 63 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[43]

FAQs

Where was Harold Godwinson born?

Harold Godwinson was born in Essex^[2].

Where did Harold Godwinson die?

Harold Godwinson passed away in Hastings^[4].

Who were Harold Godwinson's parents?

Harold Godwinson's father was Godwin, Earl of Wessex^[9]. Harold Godwinson's mother was Gytha Thorkelsdóttir^[10].

Who was Harold Godwinson married to?

Harold Godwinson's spouses include Edith the Fair^[11] and Ealdgyth^[12].

What did Harold Godwinson do for work?

Harold Godwinson worked as sovereign^[6].