Godwin, Earl of Wessex

Godwin, Earl of Wessex (c.1001 – 15 April 1053) was one of the most powerful lords in England under the Danish king Canute the Great and his successors. Misattributed Sir king, I have been often accused of harbouring traitorous designs against you, but, as God in heaven is just and true, may this morsel of bread choke me if even in thought I have ever been false to you. The Chronicle of Henry of Huntingdon (trans. Thomas Forester), Book VI Godwin supposedly said this just before he choked to death on a piece of bread at the table of King Edward "the Confessor", but the story is very doubtful. External links Category:Political leaders Category:11th century births Category:11th century deaths Category:People from England