Leofwine Godwinson

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Leofwine Godwinson (1035 – 1066) was a younger brother of Harold II of England, the fifth son of Godwin. When the Godwin family was exiled from England in 1051 he went with Harold to Ireland. After the death of his father in 1053 he was made earl of Kent. He was killed alongside Harold and Gyrth in the Battle of Hastings.

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