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Edward the Confessor named his wife's brother, Harold, his successor to the throne. However, Harold could not hold on to the throne, and 10 months later he was defeated by William Duke of Normandy (Formally known as William the Bastard) from Normandy, France. Sorry about the inappropriate use of language. xxx All thanks. xxx !SORRY!
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∙ 13y agoHarold Godwinson was named the new king of England but unfortunately died 10months later by being killed by William the Conqueror (Duke of Normandy, France)
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∙ 9y agoThe Anglo-Saxon king after Edward the Confessor was Harold Godwinson. Harold Godwinson ruled from January to October 1066 when he was killed in The Battle of Hastings.
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Three people wanted to be king: Harald Hardrada, Harold Godwinson and William of Normandy.
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∙ 14y agoKing Edward the 3rd.
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∙ 12y agoHarold Godwinson
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What is Edward The Confessor's nationality?
Edward the Confessor was Anglo-Saxon.
Who became king of England after Edward the professor?
Professor? You mean Edward the Confessor. He was succeeded by Harold Godwinson, killed later the same year at Hastings.
Who was Edward the Confessor's brother?
Edward the Confessor's brother-in-law was Harold godwinson, who was married to Edward's sister.
What is edward the confessor surname?
Edward Atheling
Is edward the confessor a martyrs?
No. Edward the Martyr was king of the English between from 975 - 978. Edward the Confessor ruled from 1042 - 1066.
Who was Edward the Confessor's brother-in-law?
Edward the Confessor's brother-in-law was Harold godwinson, who was married to Edward's sister.
Why was Edward the Confessor exiled?
Edward the Confessor was exiled when Swein Forkbeard and his son, Cnut, invaded England, Edward and his family fled to Normandy.
Who died firstEdward the confessor or King Magnus?
King Edward the confessor
Where did William confessor come from?
There was no William Confessor. King Edward, known as The Confessor was King of England until he died in January 1066. He was succeeded by Harold Godwinson who was then deposed and killed by William of Normandy at the battle of Hastings. William became King William I and was also known as William the Conqueror.
Who was the King in England in 1065?
Edward the Confessor was the King of England from 1042 until January 5, 1066. He was succeeded by Harold Godwinson, or Harold II, who was defeated by William the Conqueror on October 14, 1066.
Is Harold the 2 Harold godwinson?
Yes. Godwin was a powerful baron, whodied just before Edward the Confessor (who was childless). So Harold succeeded Edward. Harold I was Harold Harefoot, son of Canute.
Why didn't edward the confessor have children?
Edward the Confessor had no heir, because he took a vow of celibacy (he never slept with his wife).
