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Gyrth Godwinson

11th-century English earl · Historical Figures · Lived 1032 to 1066 · aged 34

Gyrth Godwinson was the fourth son of Earl Godwin, and thus a younger brother of Harold Godwinson. He went with his eldest brother Sweyn into exile to Flanders in 1051, but unlike Sweyn he was able to return with the rest of the clan the following year.

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Along with his brothers Harold and Tostig, Gyrth was present at his father's death-bed and died at the Battle of Hastings.

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Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1032 to 1066 · aged 34