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Lady Godiva, Countess of Mercia. Born 980 died 1067. Wife of Leofric, Earl of Mercia
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She,s Actullaly My Ancestor.She Changed The Worl Bt Riding Nude,On A Horse To Protest Her Husband,LeoFric,Earl f Mercia,s Tax Pay.:)
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Hereward's parents are said to be Leofric, Earl of Mercia, and Lady Godiva. However, as Hereward's story is steeped in legend and folklore, the true identities of his parents are uncertain and have been subject to various interpretations over time.
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Morcar the Earl of Northumbria and Edwin the Earl of Mercia.
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Although Lady Godiva was a real person - she was the wife of Leofric, Earl of Mercia around the years 1040 to 1070 - the story of her riding through the streets of Coventry to protest against her husband's taxes is a legend.
It almost certainly never happened.
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Lady Godiva is a historical figure who lived in 11th-century England. She was the wife of Leofric, the Earl of Mercia. The story of her famous ride through Coventry naked to protest against her husband's oppressive taxes has been passed down through generations and has become a popular legend.
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The cast of Lady Godiva - 1928 includes: Syd Ellery as Peeping Tom Gladys Jennings as Lady Godiva Roy Travers as Earl Leofric
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Godiva was the wife of Leofric Earl of Mercia in 11th century England and famous for riding, in protest against taxation of the poor, naked through the centre of Coventry and the market square. Since WW2 the centre of the City has had a great deal of remodelling. But start at the New Cathedral with your local guide book and you will find most things Peeping Tom. Legend has it that a young boy called Tom sneaked a peek at the Lady and was struck blind. And henceforth........................
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Mercia merged with the kingdom of Wessex in 919.
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She Is Actually My Ancestor:)she Was Famous For Riding Bare Throught he Town so her husbnd,Leofric,Earl of Mercia would cut taxes.she told everyone to close there doors and not to go outside,but legend had it that one Man Looked(PERV!!)Named Tom And Was Instantly Struck Blind,Well There You Go
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Lady Godiva rode through the streets of Coventry naked to protest against the high taxes imposed by her husband, the Earl of Mercia.
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Mercia was in and around the valley of the River Trent, in the region now known as the Midlands. Anglo-Saxon's Mercia's capital was the town of Tamworth.
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Mercia Swinburne was born on February 2, 1900, in England, UK.
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The story as it appears in the 17th century says that Godiva ordered the people to stay inside and shutter their windows as she rode, but a certain man named Tom drilled a peep hole in his shutter and watched her pass. Though she was covered to a great extent by her long hair, he was nonetheless struck blind (or dead) for his misdeed. He is remembered from the legend as Peeping Tom.
The medieval tale differs in the respect that it has her assembling the people of Coventry to witness her ride, which she did accompanied by two knights.
Regardless of the source of the legend, Leofric reduced the taxes.
Godiva and Leofric were historical people. Godiva is particularly interesting for a couple of reasons. One is that she was a great benefactor of the public and the Church in her time, contributing much to both. Another interesting thing about her is that when Leofric died, she inherited his lands and retained them even after the Norman invasion. She was one of the few Anglo Saxon land owners to retain ownership, and she is said to have been the only woman to do so.
The link below is to a Wikipedia article.
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Mercia Glossop was born on November 21, 1924, in Taplow, England, UK.
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The term 'peeping Tom' evolved from the story of Lady Godiva, an Anglo- Saxon noblewoman who live in the 11th Century.
According to legend, Godiva's husband, Leofric, Earl of Mercia, imposed oppressive taxes on his tenants, who appealed to Godiva to intervene. Initially he refused to forego the taxes but after much pleading by his wife , Leofric, thinking that Godiva would not accept, agreed to forego the taxes if Godiva rode naked through the streets of Coventry, England. Following a proclamation that all all the townsfolk should close their shutters and stay indoors, Lady Godiva rode naked through the streets of Coventry. A tailor, who subsequently became known as 'peeping Tom' disobeyed the proclamation and watched as Lady Godiva rode through the town. According to legend he was struck blind as a result of his misdeed. Ever since then the phrase 'peeping Tom' has been synonymous with voyeur.
Both Godiva and Leofric are historical figures and are commerorated as benefactors of city of Coventry. There is no historical proof that the legend is in any way true and no mention of any such incident is recorded in conteporary literature.
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Mercia the Flower Girl - 1913 is rated/received certificates of:
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West Mercia Police covers the counties of Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire in England. West Mercia Police are responsible for policing an area of 7,430 square kilometers.
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