EPISODE · Sep 12, 2026 · 11 MIN

Earl Godwin: The Uncrowned King of 11th-Century England

from The Proper British History Podcast: Kings, Queens, Wars, Empire, Politics, Revolutions, Royalty and the Historical Great Britain · host Podily

This episode looks at Earl Godwin, whose vast landholdings, political acumen and family alliances made him a power behind the throne in pre‑Norman England. It examines how contemporary sources record his authority, how later chroniclers have amplified or contested it, and what his legacy meant for succession and the events of 1066. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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