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Lady Godiva ( / ɡəˈdaɪvə /; died between 1066 and 1086), in Old English Godgifu, was a late Anglo-Saxon noblewoman who is relatively well documented as the wife of Leofric, Earl of Mercia, and a patron of various churches and monasteries.
Lady Godiva of Coventry is a 1955 American Technicolor historical drama film, directed by Arthur Lubin. It starred Maureen O'Hara in the title role. Alec Harford, the English actor who portrayed Tom the Tailor, died eight months before the film's release.
Oct 22, 2014 · Learn about the real and mythical life of Lady Godiva, an 11th century noblewoman who allegedly rode naked through Coventry to lower taxes. Find out how the legend of Peeping Tom and Godiva's generosity to the church were created.
Jul 5, 2024 · Lady Godiva (died between 1066 and 1086) was an Anglo-Saxon gentlewoman famous for her legendary ride while nude through Coventry, Warwickshire. Godiva was the wife of Leofric, earl of Mercia, with whom she founded and endowed a monastery at Coventry.
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A 1955 drama film about the legendary ride of Lady Godiva, a Saxon noblewoman who defies her Norman husband and rides naked through town. The film features Maureen O'Hara, George Nader, and Victor McLaglen, and has trivia, quotes, and user reviews on IMDb.
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- Drama, History
- Arthur Lubin
- 1955-12-28
May 16, 2023 · Lady Godiva was an 11th-century Anglo-Saxon noblewoman who became famous for riding naked through the streets on the back of her horse. She did so in protest against her husband, trying to persuade him to reduce the taxes of the region they ruled. However, historians are more and more debating the legitimacy of her story.
The oldest known painting of Godiva was commissioned by Coventry Corporation in 1586. A figure looking out of an upstairs window, is the origin of the Peeping Tom character. Lady Godiva and...
