Exile of Godwin of Wessex
Exiled for refusing to punish Dover for a clash with Eustace II
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1051 in England
Explore 16 historical events and records for England in 1051.
Historical records for England in 1051
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September
Siege of Dover
Exiled for refusing to punish Dover for a clash with Eustace II
Other events (month unknown)
Archbishop
Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury
Archbishop of Canterbury
Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury
Capture of Domfront
Captures the castle of Domfront from Geoffrey of Martel
Exile of Edward the Confessor
Exiles his father-in-law, Godwin, Earl of Wessex
Exile of Harold II
Harold accompanies hist father, Godwin, into exile
Exile of Leofwine Godwinson
When the Godwin family was exiled from England in 1051 he went with Harold to Ireland
Exile of Tostig
Tostig and his father are banished from England. The Godwins are sent into exile, after complaining about too many Norman advisers
Marriage
Tostig marries Judith, daughter of Baldwin IV, the count of Flanders
Marriage
Tostig marries Judith, daughter of Baldwin IV, the count of Flanders
Rebellion of Rebels in Dover
The Earls of Mercia and Northumbria are ordered to raise troops against Godwin. Edward orders Godwin to besiege Dover but he refuses & attacks the King
Siege of Dover
Edward orders Godwin to besiege Dover but he refuses & attacks the King
Succession
Supports Edward the Confessor against Godwin
Succession
Visits Edward the Confessor, 1st cousin once removed, claims he is promised the throne. Succeeds as King of England
Westminster Abbey
Helps Edward design Westminster Abbey
How these records were prepared
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