Thanks Jack for making some updates. Florence of Worcester records that "comites Morkarum et Rogerum, Siwardum cognomento Barn, et Wlnothum regis Haroldi germanum" were released by King William on his deathbed in 1087[255]. She and her husband are commemorated as benefactors of other monasteries at Leominster, Chester, Much Wenlock, and Evesham. lfgar succeeded Leofric as Earl of Mercia. He is recorded as dying "at a good old age" and was buried at Coventry in the monastery he and his wife founded. Have you taken a DNA test? In 1043 he founded and endowed a Benedictine monastery at Coventry. Orderic Vitalis says that the rebellion was triggered because King William broke his promise to give his daughter in marriage to Edwin[246], and in a later passage that Edwin was killed by his servants while on his way to relieve his brother in Ely[247]. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Leofric used a double-headed eagle as his personal emblem, and this has been adopted by various units of the British Army as a symbol for Mercia. Leofric loyally supported Edward when Edward came under threat at Gloucester, from Earl Godwin, in 1051. The De Gestis Herwardi Saxonis names "Lefricus de Brunne, nepos comitis Radulfi cognominati Scalre", when recording that he was father of "Herwardus"[224]. [citation needed], A prose account of Leofric's life, entitled Visio Leofrici or the Vision of Leofric, was written in Old English, surviving in MS Corpus Christi College, Cambridge (CCCC) 367. So in the end the issue was resolved by less bloody means: in accordance with Leofric's advice the settlement of the dispute was referred to the Witenagemot,[1] and Earl Godwin and his family were outlawed for a time. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. based on information from your browser. Life Leofric was the son of Leofwine, Ealdorman of the Hwicce, [1] who witnessed a charter in 997 for King thelred II. - Volledig onbekende personen krijgen Deceased 31 August 1057 - England,aged 89 years old. enzbronnen , dank aan iedereen. [2] Northman, according to the Chronicle of Crowland Abbey, the reliability of which is often doubted by historians, says he was a retainer (knight) of Eadric Streona, the Earl of Mercia. It is likely that Northman is the same as Northman miles ("Northman the knight") to whom in 1013 King thelred II granted Twywell in Northamptonshire. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Attention il y a encore un Earl Leofric Died September 30, 1057 !!!! Gegevens komen uit geneanet , Leofric may have married more than once. There is a problem with your email/password. Are you sure that you want to delete this flower? Jarl av Mercia. When Harthacnut died suddenly in 1042, he was succeeded by his half-brother Edward the Confessor. worden maar niet voor commerciel doelen en met meldingen van de m secondly as her second husband, ---, widow of DOLFIN, daughter of ---. Their loss would leave England open to its enemies. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. The king was so enraged by this that in 1041 he ordered Leofric and his other earls to plunder and burn the city, and lay waste the whole area. He had certainly become Earl of Mercia by the 1030s. He had at least three sons, lfgar, Hereward and an un-named younger one. The De Gestis Herwardi Saxonis records that "Herwardus" married "Turfrida", adding in a later passage that she became a nun "in Cruland" after she was repudiated[261]. niet 100% historisch -De auteur aanvaardt geen enkele aansprakelijkheid Leofric is most remembered as the husband of Lady Godiva . Since there is some question about the date of marriage for Leofric and Godgifu, it is not clear whether she was the mother of lfgar, Leofric's only known child. Leofwine Earl Of Mercia was born in 1017, in birth place, to Leofric Eastmond (968) III Earl Of Mercia and Lady Godiva Godgifu "countess Of Conventry And De Mercia", (born De Mercia Debukenhall Of Lincolnshire). The Geneanet family trees are powered by Geneweb 7.0. ), Anglo-Saxon earl of Mercia (from 1023 or soon thereafter), one of the three great earls of 11th-century England, who took a leading part in public affairs. Leofric var gift med Godiva, De hadde snnen lfgar, datteren Emmirhild og kanskje flere. Leofric's elder brother Northman was killed in 1017, in the losing battles against Cnut. Wise heads counselled that battle would be folly, with the flower of England on both sides. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Both agree that he was buried at Coventry. Leofric loyally supported Edward when he came under threat at Gloucester from Earl Godwin in 1051. d'un article ou image, je ne peux pas vous concder les droits This command must have sorely tested Leofric. Learn more about managing a memorial . I did find the 998 charter which definitely just names Leofwine. Earl Leofric's power was then at its height. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Two of his tax-collectors were killed at Worcester by angry locals. (Steven Ferry, June 3, 2020. Leofric was the son of Leofwine, Ealdorman of the Hwicce,[1] who witnessed a charter in 997 for King thelred II. Elk sosa krijg een afbeelding foto(bronnen zijn Northman, according to the Chronicle of Crowland Abbey, the reliability of which is often doubted by historians, says he was a retainer (knight) of Eadric Streona, the Earl of Mercia. uitRillaar , Messelbroekvan herkomst (volgens Simeon of Durham records that King Canute appointed "Leofric" as Earl of Mercia after his brother Northman was killed in 1017[225], although this was apparently during the lifetime of their father. [13], Leofric died in 1057 at his estate at Kings Bromley in Staffordshire. Prosopography of Anglo-Saxon England for Leofric of Mercia. He was buried at Coventry, and his son lfgar succeeded to his authority"lfgar, is their only known child. Leofric, Earl of Mercia Followed by: ), Leofric Herre av Coventry. Apart from Northman, killed in 1017, Leofric had at least two other brothers: Edwin was killed in battle by Gruffydd ap Llywelyn in 1039 and Godwine died some time before 1057. Leofricus comes founded the monastery of Coventry by undated charter. "Oslaci ducis" could be "Oslac" recorded in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle as "earl [of Northumbria]" in 966, but any precise relationship has not been identified. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. The De Gestis Herwardi Saxonis names "Aediva trinepta Oslaci ducis" as wife of "Lefricus de Brunne, nepos comitis Radulfi cognominati Scalre", when recording that they were parents of "Herwardus". Build your family tree online Share photos and videos Smart Matching technology Free! The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. That might help to explain why he was the chief supporter of her son Harold Harefoot against Harthacnut, Cnut's son by Emma of Normandy, when Cnut died in 1035. The Annals of Peterborough record that Thoroldus vicecomes et frater germanus Godiv comitiss Leycestri founded Spalding Monastery in 1052[230]. Search above to list available cemeteries. LFGAR (-[1062]). However Harold died in 1040 and was succeeded by Harthacanute, who made himself unpopular with heavy taxation in his short reign. Interestingly Williams in the ODNB biography of Leofric doesn't mention Wulfric as one of his brothers, so might have to track down what the source is for him. He founded monasteries at Coventry [1] and Much Wenlock. Folk Figure. [9], When Harthacnut succeeded his brother Harold after Harold's death in 1040, he made himself unpopular by implementing heavy taxation and two of his tax-collectors were killed by angry locals at Worcester. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Leofric Earl of Mercia (41164276)? Leofricus comeset conjux mea Godgyve donated property to Evesham Monastery by undated charter which names frater meus Normannus. [13], Leofric was buried at Coventry and his son lfgar was exiled for treason. 1057)." Leofric (died 31 August or 30 September 1057) was the Earl of Mercia. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Godgifu (Lady Godiva) was married before 1010 to Leofric who was Earl of Mercia by 1032 and may have held the Earldom from as early as 1027. Their loss would leave England open to its enemies. Try again later. Leofric died in 1057 at his estate at Kings Bromley in Staffordshire. Major children and living persons must directly contact the owner of this family tree. However Harold died in 1040 and was succeeded by Harthacanute, who made himself unpopular with heavy taxation in his short reign. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. He founded monasteries at Coventry[1] and Much Wenlock. Si vous en tes l'auteur ou l'ayant droit, nous nous Add to your scrapbook. [10] She and her husband are commemorated as benefactors of other monasteries at Leominster, Chester, Much Wenlock, and Evesham. WIKITREE PROTECTS MOST SENSITIVE INFORMATION BUT ONLY TO THE EXTENT STATED IN THE TERMS OF SERVICE AND PRIVACY POLICY. ), Please see Darrell Wolcott: The 1039 Battle at Rhyd y Groes; http://www.ancientwalesstudies.org/id211.html. Leofric (b. abt May 14, 968 - died August 31, 1057) was the Earl of Mercia, who, in 1043, founded monasterys at Coventry and Much Wenlock. The most reliable sources do not provide a birth year for Leofric. Failed to report flower. ), Please see Darrell Wolcott: The Consorts and Children of Gruffudd ap Llewelyn; http://www.ancientwalesstudies.org/id210.html. ), http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~whosyomama/18806.htm, " I Luriche for the love of thee Do make Coventry Toll free. [11], Orderic Vitalis records that Elfgarus comes had founded Coventrense cnobium and that Godiovacomitissa donated omnem thesaurum suum to the church. ), Anglo-Saxon earl of Mercia (from 1023 or soon thereafter), one of the three great earls of 11th-century England, who took a leading part in public affairs. enzbronnen , dank aan iedereen. Wikipedia: Leofric (died 31 August or 30 September 1057) was the Earl of Mercia and founded monasteries at Coventry and Much Wenlock. Leofrics brother Northman may have held the earldom prior to Leofric according to John of Worcester but no primary evidence of this has yet been found. [4], Family Apart from Northman, killed in 1017, Leofric had at least two other brothers. Explore historical records and family tree profiles about Erminhild Mercia on MyHeritage, the world's family history network. According to the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, he died on 30 September, but the chronicler of Worcester gives the date as 31 August. Mercia may have been given to Leofric immediately after that. !- not responsible for commercial use While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. To make a decision I think we need to find primary sources for his witnessing a charter in 997, being granted lands in 998 and his marriage before 1010 to start with. . Charles Cawley shows Leofric as the son of Leofwine, Ealdorman of the Hwicce, in Mercia, noting that "the Genealogia Fundatoris of Coventry Monastery names Leofricum postea comitem, et Edwinum occisum per Walenses, et Normannum occisum cum Edrico duce Merciorum per Cnutonem regem as sons of Leofwinus comes Leicestri. Preceded by: He was a loyal supporter of Edward the Confessor, who succeeded Cnut's unpopular son, Harthacanute, in 1043, and helped raise an army to halt the hostile advance of Earl Godwin in 1051. The eldest, Alfgar, Earl Of Mercia, succeeded him. He may have had some connection by marriage with lfgifu of Northampton, the first wife of Cnut. England. lfgar succeeded Leofric as Earl of Mercia. Google Books. [8] John of Worcester tells us that "He and his wife, the noble Countess Godgifu, a worshipper of God and devout lover of St Mary ever-virgin, built the monastery there from the foundations out of their own patrimony, and endowed it adequately with lands and made it so rich in various ornaments that in no monastery in England might be found the abundance of gold, silver, gems and precious stones that was at that time in its possession. when I find it). Leofric is most remembered as the husband of Lady Godiva. [1], The Annals of Peterborough record that Thoroldus vicecomes et frater germanus Godiv comitiss Leycestri founded Spalding Monastery in 1052. m secondly ([1064/early 1066][259]%29 HAROLD Godwinson, son of GODWIN Earl of Wessex & his wife Gytha of Denmark ([1022/25]-killed in battle Hastings 14 Oct 1066, bur [Waltham Abbey]). [2]. He and his wife founded the abbey of Coventry in 1043[226]. Google Books. Gegevens komen uit geneanet , 1043 Benedictine Priory of St. Mary in Coventry, Orderic Vitalis confuses Aelfgar with his father, Leofric III of Mercia & Lady Godiva, by Edmund Blair Leighton, 1892, http://www.esawyer.org.uk/charter/892.html, https://archive.org/details/crawfordcollect01stevgoog/page/n36, http://www.countyhistorian.com/cecilweb/index.php/Leofric,_Earl_of_Mercia, Wulfric, killed in battle at Ringmere, 5 May, 1010, Eadwin, killed in battle at Rhyd-y-Groes, 1039. [7] Leofric was succeeded by his son lfgar as earl. Leofric makt var en del av grunnen til at kong Knuds snn og etterkommere kunne beholde sin fars grep p Nord-Europa etter hans dd i 1035. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. ], Life and political influence Leofric was the son of Ealdorman Leofwine of the Hwicce, who died c. 1023. Son of Leofwine, Ealdorman of the Hwicce The latter is now a World Heritage Site. Family Apart from Northman, killed in 1017, Leofric had at least two other brothers: Edwin was killed in battle by Gruffydd ap Llywelyn in 1039, and Godwine died some time before 1057. Godgifu wife of Leofric granted property to St Mary's, Stow by charter dated [1054/57][235]. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Leofric, Leofric - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leofric,_Earl_of_Mercia, Leofric married Lady Godiva DE COVENTRY, daughter of Sheriff Of Lincolnshire Thorold DE BUCKINGHAM and Edith MALET. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? When Harthacnut died suddenly in 1042, he was succeeded by his half-brother Edward the Confessor. Leofwine, Earl of Mercia [1], Godgifu wife of Leofric granted property to St Mary's, Stow by charter dated [1054/57]. Leofric was the son of Ealdorman Leofwine of the Hwicce, who died c. 1023. Leofric loyally supported Edward when he came under threat at Gloucester from Earl Godwin in 1051. Two of his tax-collectors were killed at Worcester by angry locals. Leofric and Earl Siward of Northumbria gathered a great army to meet that of Godwin. Updates? Failed to delete flower. On screen, Leofric was portrayed by Roy Travers in the British silent short Lady Godiva (1928), George Nader in the film Lady Godiva of Coventry (1955), and Tony Steedman in the BBC TV series Hereward the Wake (1965). Enchanted Family Tree: Last Modified: 29 Mar 2021 : Father: Earl of Mercia Leofwine d. 1023 : Family ID: F1489 : . The dispute was settled by diplomatic means, however, and Godwin was sent into exile. Since there is some question about the date of marriage for Leofric and Godgifu, it is not clear that she was the mother of lfgar, Leofric's only known child. In 1043 he founded and endowed a Benedictine monastery at Coventry. died at Bromley, county Stafford, England. [1], Cawley makes Leofric one of four brothers: [1]. [6] Leofric was succeeded by his son lfgar as earl. Leofric III, earl of Mercia worked as Earl of Leices Leofric III, earl of Mercia worked as Founder of the "Leofric", "Earl of Mercia", "Leofric III Earl of Mercia", "Leogric the Great", "Earl of Mercia and Lord of Coventry", Founder of the church of Coventry, Earl of Mercia, founder of the Church of Coventry, Earl of Leicester, Earl of Chester, Lord of Coventry, King of Mercia, koning van Mercia. - The before 1010 marriage of Leofric and Godgifu seems to originate in the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography entries for Leofric and Godgifu. Cawley indicates Godfigu's parents are unknown. Founder of the church of Coventry, seen as thegn from 1005, "dux" from 1026, Earl of Mercia by 1032. Edulf Mercia, Earl of Mercia was born in 901, in birth place . Florence of Worcesters genealogies name "regina Aldgitha, comitis lfgari filia" as mother of King Harolds son "Haroldum"[256]. On the death of King Canute in 1035, Leofric supported the claim of Canutes son Harold to the throne against that of Hardecanute; and, during the quarrel between Edward the Confessor and Earl Godwine in 1051, he played the part of a mediator. Leofric Mercia, 968 - 1057. Birth. Please see Darrell Wolcott: What Really Happened in Deheubarth in 1022? [6], Leofric used a double-headed eagle as his personal device, and this has been adopted by various units of the British Army as a symbol for Mercia.[7]. So the issue was resolved by less bloody means. Florence av Worcester forteller oss at "han og hans kone, den edle grevinne Godgifu, tilbeder av Gud og hengiven elsker av St Mary stadig virgin, bygde klosteret av egne arv, og utrustet den tilstrekkelig med land og gjorde det s rik p ulike ornamenter at ingen kloster i England kan har s mye gull slv, edelstener i sin besittelse. {{ asCtrl.bannerRights.content|translate }}, The Geneanet family trees are powered by Geneweb 7.0. naar hun ouders zonder zekerheid en in de jaren 1500 (16de Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. . Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Al de bijlagen , afbeeldingen mogen gedeeld Leofric may have married more than once. Lofric of Mercia aurait pous Effleda ( Aelffled) fille de Ceonwulf of Mercia et d'Elfrid of Essex .?? Explore historical records and family tree profiles about Leofwine Mercia on MyHeritage, the world's family history network. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Her family origin is also indicated by the undated charter under which Thoroldus de Bukenhalevicecomiti donated Spalding monastery to Croyland abbey which names domino meo Leofrico comite Leicestri etcomitissa sua domina Godiva sorore meaet cognati mei comitis Algari primogeniti et hredis eorum[231]. If Leofric married Godgifu before 1010, as stated, Leofric was born no later than, say, 990, making him aged 20 at his marriage and 67 at his death in 1057. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. een "fictieve" naam ..Plaatsen datums Life and political influence. oorsprongelijke bronnen (If i don't know the source yet, will edit There is also great disagreement over his reputation as a military leader: some historians believe Leofric to have been weak in this respect, but others go as far as to give him the title 'Hammer of the Welsh'. Death. Historians disagree extensively on the character of Leofric. voor onnauwkeurigheden of gebreken in de informatie van zijn Timeline Leofric I of LEICESTER Earl of Leicestershire Deceased in 757 Julian Spouses, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren Married to Aelfwyn of MERCIA, Lady of Mercia with Aelfgar I of LEICESTER, Earl of Leicestershire ca 757-830 Married to? "[3] Earl of Mercia Earldoms of England in 1025. The king was so enraged by this that in 1041 he ordered Leofric and his other earls to plunder and burn the city, and lay waste the whole area. m secondly ([1058]) --- of Gwynedd, daughter of GRUFFYDD ap Llywellyn Prince of Gwynedd and Powys & his first wife ---. Earl of Mercia, husband of Lady Godiva. (Steven Ferry, July 22, 2020. Leofric is most remembered as the husband of Lady Godiva. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. lfgar raised an army in Ireland and Wales and brought it to Hereford, where he clashed with the army of Earl Ralph of Herefordshire and severely damaged the town. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Indien vragen mail mag myheritage , geni.com , gemeenten sites , wikipedia , litteratuur , Her parentage and marriage to King Harold are confirmed by Florence of Worcester who records that "earls Edwin and Morcarsent off their sister Queen Elgitha to Chester" after the battle of Hastings[258]. Cawley indicates that Leofric's mother is not known. Leofric is best remembered as the husband of Godiva, who is said to have ridden through the streets of Coventry naked, in order to persuade her husband to reduce the burden of taxes placed on their subjects by order of King Harthacanute. That might help to explain why he supported her son Harold Harefoot against Harthacanute, Cnut's son by Emma, when Cnut died in 1035.[2]. not in accordance with the legislation.Si je ne suis pas l'auteur stamboom . Leofric was the son of Leofwine. Leofric and Earl Siward of Northumbria gathered a great army to meet that of Godwin. nom sont fictifs voir note, En dat onze Heer de eeuwige rust aan onze voorouders geeft. Leofric loyally supported Edward when he came under threat at Gloucester from Earl Godwin in 1051. [edit] In popular culture. Leofric of MERCIA, 1025- NameLeofric of MERCIA Name Leofric of /MERCIA/ Given names Leofric of Surname MERCIA SexMale Facts and events Families Vander Goten , Gooten , Goetem enzDe familie is uit Merchtem The Genealogia Fundatoris of Coventry Monastery names Algarus tertius as son of Leofricus tertius[236]. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle wryly comments "And then when they had done most harm, it was decided to reinstate Earl lfgar". Brabanders Deze stamboom is Leofric, (died Aug. 31, 1057, Bromley, Eng. Explore historical records and family tree profiles about Edulf Mercia on MyHeritage, the world's family history network. han ofte kirken. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leofric,_Earl_of_Mercia. Earl lfgar & his first wife had three children: a) EDWIN (-killed 1071). Corrections? engageons les supprimer sur simple demande The abstract is here. .Utilis mes images Leofric may have married more than once. herkomst (volgens huidige gegevens). He also may have inspired the character "Leofric", played by Adrian Bower in the BBC series The Last Kingdom. William Dougdale, Ed. Assuming his father Leofwine's dates as 948-1028, Leofric's birth would have occurred between, say, 968 and 1028. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. [1] Northman, according to the Chronicle of Crowland Abbey, the reliability of which is often dubious, says he was a retainer of Eadric Streona, the Earl of Mercia. Leofric may have had some connection by marriage to lfgifu of Northampton, the first wife of Cnut, which might help to explain why he was the chief supporter of lfgifu's son Harold Harefoot against Harthacnut, Cnut's son by Emma of Normandy, when Cnut died in 1035. Jacobs Folklore tends to depict him as an unfeeling overlord who imposed over-taxation, whereas many historians object to this, and consider it as part of the Lady Godiva myth; they suggest that he was a strong and respected leader. voor onnauwkeurigheden of gebreken in de informatie van zijn If Godiva was married to Earl Leofric later than about 1010, she could not have been the mother of lfgar. Leofric passed away on August 31 1057, at age 89 in Bromley,,Staffordshire,England. Since there is some question about the date of marriage for Leofric and Godgifu (Godiva), it is not clear whether she was the mother of lfgar, Leofric's only known child. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Robin, I completed the merge of the Of Mercia-64 into Mercia-3 and am now organizing the biography into a chronological narrative, based on the more reliable souces. According to the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, he died on 30 September, but the chronicler of Worcester gives the date as 31 August. Saint Mary's Priory and Cathedral Coventry. [10]. this when I find it)!Any photo / image may be suppressed if To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. The Genealogia Fundatoris of Coventry Monastery names Edwinum et Morcar postea comites as sons of Algarus tertius[243]. This "comitis RadulfiScalre" has not otherwise been identified nor any possible relationship with Leofric. Leofric is remembered as the husband of Lady Godiva. [3] Cnut "made Leofric ealdorman in place of his brother Northman, and afterwards held him in great affection."[4]. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle wryly comments "And then when they had done most harm, it was decided to reinstate Earl lfgar". Siblings Cawley makes Leofric one of four brothers: [1] Wulfric, killed in battle at Ringmere, 5 May, 1010 Northman, murdered in 1017 Leofric, died 30 October 1057 Eadwin, killed in battle at Rhyd-y-Groes, 1039 990 Birth Year Estimation The most reliable sources do not provide a birth year for Leofric. Leofric used a double-headed eagle as his personal device, and this has been adopted by various units of the British Army as a symbol for Mercia. Earl Leofric and Godiva were noted for great generosity to religious houses. . nom sont fictifs voir note, List of all individuals in the family tree, {{ 'gw_downgraded_access_back_to_max'|translate }}. This page has been accessed 16,242 times. This made him one of the most powerful men in the land, second only to Earl Godwin of Wessex among the mighty earls. [1] Godwine died some time before 1057.[5]. Folklore tends to depict him as an unfeeling taxer of the people, whereas many object to this as part of the Lady Godiva myth and claim that he was a strong and respected leader. The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. He succeeded his father in 1062 as Earl of Mercia. Apart from Northman, killed in 1017, Leofric had at least two other brothers. Encyclopedia Brittanica. Since there is some question about the date of marriage for Leofric and Godgifu, it is not clear that she was the mother of lfgar, Leofric's only known child. Leofric died here, and the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle records that " on 30 October, (1057), Earl Leofric passed away. When Leofric of Mercia I Earl of Mercia was born in 0861, in Leicester, Palmerston, Cook Islands, his father, Earl Aelfgar of Mercia II, was 36 and his mother, Mrs Aelfgar de Mercia II, was 38. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. 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