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Leofric (died 31 August or 30 September 1057) was the Earl of Mercia. He founded monasteries at Coventry and Much Wenlock. Leofric is most remembered as the husband of Lady Godiva. He died at Kings Bromley in Staffordshire of old age.

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active years end year
1057-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
active years start year
1017-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
birth date
0968-01-01T00:00:00+02:00, 0968-05-14
buried place
Coventry
death date
1057-08-31, 1057-09-30
death place
England, Staffordshire, Kings Bromley
parent
Leofwine Ealdorman of the Hwicce
predecessor
Eadric Streona
spouse
Lady Godiva
successor
Ælfgar Earl of Mercia

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