Wigod

Wigod was the 11th century Saxon lord of the English town of Wallingford, and a kinsman of Edward the Confessor.

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11th century - Wallingford - Edward the Confessor

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After the Battle of Hastings, during the 1066 Norman invasion of England, William the Conqueror made for London, but was repulsed at the Thames River. Wigod invited William to Wallingford where he then crossed the river, aiding him in his conquest of England.

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Battle of Hastings - 1066 - Norman - England - William the Conqueror

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His daughter Ealdgyth married Robert D'Oyly, one of William's lords. He became lord of Wallingford upon Wigod's death.

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Ealdgyth - Robert D'Oyly

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