Leofric

[ lee-of-rik ]

noun

1. died 1057, earl of Mercia c1030–57 (husband of Lady Godiva).

Example Sentences

According to legend, Godiva, who was married to Leofric, the Earl of Mercia and Lord of Coventry, rode naked through the city's marketplace in order to reduce taxes imposed by her husband.

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Godiva, who died in 1067, was married to Leofric, the Earl of Mercia and Lord of Coventry.

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According to legend, Leofric became so exasperated by Godiva's endless appeals to reduce taxes, he declared he would do so if she rode naked through the crowded marketplace.

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Godiva, who died on 10 September 1067, was married to Leofric, the Earl of Mercia and Lord of Coventry.

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According to legend, Leofric became so exasperated by Godiva's endless appeals to reduce taxes in Coventry, he declared he would do so if she rode naked through the crowded marketplace.

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