Tostig Godwinson
Anglo-Saxon Earl
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Summary
Tostig Godwinson was born on 1026[1]. He died on September 25, 1066[2], in Stamford Bridge[3]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,720 views/month, #6,873 of 1,000,298).[4]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: York Minster[5]
- Father: Godwin, Earl of Wessex[6]
- Mother: Gytha Thorkelsdóttir[7]
- Spouse: Judith of Flanders, Countess of Northumbria[8]
- Child: Skuli Tostisson Kongsfostre[9], Ketel (?)[10]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of England[11]
- Position held: Earl of Northumbria[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Family: House of Godwin[14]
- Noble title: Earl of Northumbria[15]
- Commons category: Tostig Godwinson[16]
- Participated in conflict: Battle of Stamford Bridge[17], Battle of Fulford[18]
- Manner of death: death in battle[19]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[20], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[21]
- Name in native language: Tostig Godwinson[22]
- Sibling: Edith of Wessex[23], Leofwine Godwinson[24], Gyrth Godwinson[25], Sweyn Godwinson[26], Harold Godwinson[27], Wulfnoth Godwinson[28]
Why It Matters
Tostig Godwinson has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where did Tostig Godwinson die?
Tostig Godwinson passed away in Stamford Bridge[3].
Who were Tostig Godwinson's parents?
Tostig Godwinson's father was Godwin, Earl of Wessex[6]. Tostig Godwinson's mother was Gytha Thorkelsdóttir[7].
Who was Tostig Godwinson married to?
Tostig Godwinson's spouses include Judith of Flanders, Countess of Northumbria[8].