Gytha of England was a notable figure in the 11th century, known for her role as the daughter of Godwin, Earl of Wessex. She was part of a powerful Anglo-Saxon family and was the sister of Harold Godwinson, the last Anglo-Saxon king of England. Gytha's family played a significant role in the political landscape of England before the Norman Conquest. After the defeat of her brother at the Battle of Hastings in 1066, Gytha fled to Flanders and later to Scandinavia. She is often remembered for her resilience and the impact her family had on English history during a time of significant change.