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According to legend she rode around Coventry in order to gain remission from oppressive taxation imposed by her husband 1040 - 1080. Her husband, Leofric , said he would only reduce taxes if she rode around Coventry naked - so she did saying that persons should stay indoors and cover their windows

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Which lady rode naked through the streets of coventry?

lady godiva


Why did Lady Godiva ride through the streets of Coventry naked?

Lady Godiva rode through the streets of Coventry naked to protest against the high taxes imposed by her husband, the Earl of Mercia.


What is Lady Godiva known for?

Lady Godiva is most known for riding naked on a horse. Lady Godiva rode naked through the roads of Coventry, to oppose the taxes her husband put on tenets.


What is the duration of Lady Godiva of Coventry?

The duration of Lady Godiva of Coventry is 1.48 hours.


When was Lady Godiva of Coventry created?

Lady Godiva of Coventry was created on 1955-11-02.


Who did peeping tom peep at about 1040?

There are various folkloric accounts of Peeping Tom, but one popular version is that he peeped at Lady Godiva as she rode naked through the streets of Coventry to protest against the oppressive taxes imposed by her husband.


Who went blind after seeing Lady Godiva naked?

Some versions of the Lady Godiva legend tell of a man named Tom who watched her ride naked through the streets of Coventry and was struck blind or dead.


How is Lady Godiva an allusion?

No, Lady Godiva, did exist, however the rumor of her riding around Coventry on horseback is partially true, i believe personally, she did ride around, just not naked which rules out peeping tom. (Lady Godiva)


Who was in lady Godiva?

Lady Godiva was an Anglo-Saxon noblewoman who, according to legend, rode naked through the streets of Coventry in England in order to gain a remission of the oppressive toll imposed by her husband on his tenants.


When did Lady Godiva ride a horse naked?

Although Lady Godiva was a real person - she was the wife of Leofric, Earl of Mercia around the years 1040 to 1070 - the story of her riding through the streets of Coventry to protest against her husband's taxes is a legend. It almost certainly never happened.


Which 'Lady' supposedly rode naked through the streets of Coventry?

Lady Godiva, Countess of Mercia. Born 980 died 1067. Wife of Leofric, Earl of Mercia


Where did lady godiva live?

She lived in Coventry, England