Harold II of England
Harold Godwinsson, Earl of Wessex
He was created Earl of East Anglia (c1044) at the time of his first marriage
He succeeded his father as Earl of Wessex (1053 - 1066)
Took the throne of England with the death of his brother-in-law Edward the Confessor (Jan - Oct, 1066)
Crowned as Harold II at St Paul's Cathedral in London (Jan 6, 1066)
Born (1022) - Died (Oct 14, 1066) at Hastings in Sussex
He was killed at the battle of Hastings his forces being defeated by those of William the Conqueror
Buried at Waltham Abbey in Essex

Father - Godwin Wulfnothsson
Mother - Gytha Thorkilsdotter

As Earl of Wessex Harold married firstly (c1044) to Edith Swanneshals (link)
They were later divorced (1064) for dynastic reasons
NOTE :
Edith was usually regarded by Norman sources as Harold's mistress or concubine
However, given her close connection with the Anglo-Saxon royal family this is hardly likely
Harold perhaps married Edith in the so-called 'Danish-manner' a custom decried by the English church
Thus her divorce was accepted by the church without a murmur as they did not recognize the legitimacy of the couple's marriage
In Danish law however, the marriage of Edith and Harold was considered legitimate as were their children
Children :

• Godwin of Wessex
• Edmund of Wessex
• Magnus of Wessex
• Ulf of Wessex
• Gytha of Wessex (link)
• Gunhilda of Wessex

Harold II married secondly (1064) to Aldgyth of Mercia (link)
Children :

• Harold of Wessex (link)