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Gyrth Godwinson Biography and Timeline

Follow Gyrth Godwinson through 4 dated historical records for England.

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Gyrth Godwinson, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

4Distinct records

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1066–1066Years on this page

1066

14 October 1066

Battle of Hastings

Earl · Earl of East Anglia · Bayeux · House / House of Wessex

The embroidery identifies Gyrth among Harold's brothers killed during the Battle of Hastings.

Role range: 1066-1066

14 October 1066

Death of Gyrth Godwinson

Earl · Hastings · Warfare / Norman Invasion Wars

Gyrth Godwinson is killed during the Battle of Hastings

Role range: 1066-1066

October 1066

Advice

Earl · London · Warfare / Norman Invasion Wars

Gyrth Godwinson is associated with counsel about how to meet the Norman threat

Role range: 1066-1066

1066

Support

Earl · Wessex · Government / Government of England

Gyrth Godwinson supports Harold II and helps maintain the Godwinson power base

Role range: 1066-1066

Records, sources and methodology

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