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Leofric, Earl of Mercia
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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.
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