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Leofric was a main character in both The Saxon Stories novel series, and The Last Kingdom television series acting as the deuteragonist of the second half of Season 1. He was a Saxon Military man and a warrior who served Alfred. He was the uncle of Osferth.
Thirteenth-century abridgement of Domesday Book. Leofric (died 31 August or 30 September 1057) was an Earl of Mercia. He founded monasteries at Coventry [1] and Much Wenlock and was a very powerful earl under King Cnut and his successors. Leofric was the husband of Lady Godiva .
Jun 11, 2020 · Showbiz & TV. TV & Radio. The Last Kingdom: Who is Leofric, Lord of Mercia? Is Leofric based on a real person? THE LAST KINGDOM is a popular historical drama on Netflix and the...
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Leofric: 1023/32–1057 Son of Leofwine, appointed by Cnut as earl. Chiefly remembered for his famous wife, Godgifu (Lady Godiva). 31 Aug or 30 Sep 1057 Ælfgar: 1057–1062 Son of Leofric. Had previously been Earl of East Anglia until succeeding his father to Mercia. 1062 Eadwine: 1062–1071 Son of Ælfgar.
BBC Two - The Last Kingdom, Series 1 - Leofric. Leofric. A trusted Saxon, warrior Leofric is Odda the Elder’s military man. Weathered and worldly, Leofric is straight talking,...
Plot summary. Osbert is the second son of Ealdorman (Earl) Uhtred, Lord of Bebbanburg in Northumbria. Danes arrive on Bebbanburg's shores, and Ealdorman Uhtred's first son, also called Uhtred, is killed while scouting. Ealdorman Uhtred then renames Osbert as Uhtred, son of Uhtred.
Is Leofric (The Last Kingdom) based on Leofric (Earl of Mercia, married to Lady Godiva)? [No Spoilers] This isn't a spoiler or anything, but is Leofric from the Last Kingdom based on the historical Leofric who was married to Lady Godiva? Both were leaders in an army but other than that I dont know. Maybe loosely based? 6. Sort by: Add a Comment.
