Leofric is an
Old English
Old English (, ), or Anglo-Saxon, is the earliest recorded form of the English language, spoken in England and southern and eastern Scotland in the early Middle Ages. It was brought to Great Britain by Anglo-Saxon settlers in the mid-5th c ...
name meaning "Friendly Kingdom", composed of "Leof" meaning friendly or desirable, and "ric" meaning kingdom or governmental state. The name may refer to
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Leofric (bishop)
Leofric (before 1016–1072) was a medieval Bishop of Exeter. Probably a native of Cornwall, he was educated on the continent. At the time Edward the Confessor was in exile before his succession to the English throne, Leofric joined his serv ...
(1016–1072), English religious leader
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Leofric (fl. 1070) (fl. 1070), English writer
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Leofric, Earl of Mercia
Leofric (died 31 August or 30 September 1057) was an Earl of Mercia. He founded monasteries at Coventry and Much Wenlock. Leofric is most remembered as the husband of Lady Godiva.
Life
Leofric was the son of Leofwine, Ealdorman of the Hwicce, ...
(968–1057), English noble and benefactor of churches
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