- king of England 1066: defeated by William the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings (son of Earl Godwin).
- ?1022–66, king of England (1066); son of Earl Godwin and successor of Edward the Confessor. His claim to the throne was disputed by William the Conqueror, who defeated him at the Battle of Hastings (1066)
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