House of Godwin

• The Godwins


  The most powerful family in England
• When Godwine died


  1. Harold succeeded him as Earl of Wessex

  2. Tostig Godwinson was made Earl of Northumbria

  3. Edith was married to Edward the Congesson
• In 1062 the Godwins had proved their power and military value to Edward when they attacked and killed the Welsh King Llywelyn who had been stirring up trouble in England