THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

Gytha Thorkelsdóttir

daughter of Thorgil Sprakling; wife of Godwin of Wessex

Gytha Thorkelsdóttir was born in 1010 and died in 1042.

Born

in 1010

Died: in 1042

Source:

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Original calendar: Julian. This broad date cannot be represented as a single Gregorian date; the original value is shown.

Citizenship
Kingdom of Denmark

More about Gytha Thorkelsdóttir

Family

Child
Leofwine Godwinson
Child
Harold Godwinson
Child
Sweyn Godwinson
Sibling
Ulf the Earl
Child
Edith of Wessex
Child
Gyrth Godwinson
Spouse
Godwin, Earl of Wessex
Child
Tostig Godwinson

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Questions people ask

When did Gytha Thorkelsdóttir die?

Gytha Thorkelsdóttir died in 1042.