Gytha Thorkelsdóttir
daughter of Thorgil Sprakling; wife of Godwin of Wessex
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Summary
Gytha Thorkelsdóttir was born on 1010[1]. She died on January 1, 1042[2]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,924 views/month, #7,070 of 1,000,298).[3]
Key Facts
- Father: Thorgils Sprakelegg[4]
- Mother: Tyra of Denmark[5]
- Spouse: Godwin, Earl of Wessex[6]
- Child: Edith of Wessex[7], Gyrth Godwinson[8], Harold Godwinson[9], Leofwine Godwinson[10], Sweyn Godwinson[11], Tostig Godwinson[12], Wulfnoth Godwinson[13], Alfgar (?)[14], Gunhilda of Wessex[15], Edgiva (?)[16], Ælfgifu[17]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[18]
- Sex or gender: female[19]
- Given name: Gyða[20]
- Described by source: Dictionary of Women Worldwide[21]
- Name in native language: Gyða Þorkelsdóttir[22]
- Sibling: Ulf the Earl[23]
- Social classification: noble[24]
Why It Matters
Gytha Thorkelsdóttir has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] She is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]
FAQs
Who were Gytha Thorkelsdóttir's parents?
Gytha Thorkelsdóttir's father was Thorgils Sprakelegg[4]. Gytha Thorkelsdóttir's mother was Tyra of Denmark[5].
Who was Gytha Thorkelsdóttir married to?
Gytha Thorkelsdóttir's spouses include Godwin, Earl of Wessex[6].