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According to Aelred of Rievaulx, a noble from this family tried to absolve himself of a murder by declaring that he would safely eat bread crust, but choked on it and died. That noble from this family became a close ally of one king after marrying his sister Gytha. A member of this family had his brother outlawed after the rebellion of Morcar of Northumbria (10[1])and Edwin of Mercia. That brother of this family, Tostig, allied with an invading army that won the Battle of Fulford. A king from this family defeated his brother Tostig and Harald Hardrada at the Battle of Stamford Bridge (10[1])before quickly marching south, where he would supposedly die from an arrow to the eye. For 10 points, name this family of the final Anglo-Saxon king of England, who was defeated at the Battle of Hastings and named Harold. ■END■

ANSWER: House of Godwin [accept Harold Godwinson or Tostig Godwinson; accept Earl Godwin or Godwin of Wessex]
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Alexander ClarkeDartmouth ADartmouth B10310