Born
1003
Died
1066
Nationality
English
Events involving Edward the Confessor (9)
1017
ID: 5885
Emma's sons by Aethelred remain in Norman exile - Edward and Alfred stay in Normandy while mother reigns with their father's conqueror
ID: 5885
1041
ID: 5888
Edward returns after Harthacnut's invitation - Emma's son by Aethelred reconciles with her after 25 years
ID: 5888
1042
ID: 2570
Edward the Confessor becomes king - son of Ethelred, raised in Normandy, dominated by Earl Godwin
ID: 2570
1043
ID: 5889
Edward the Confessor strips Emma of property - son punishes mother for preferring Danish children, confiscates her lands
ID: 5889
1045
ID: 2571
Edward the Confessor begins building Westminster Abbey - Norman-style church, his life's work
ID: 2571
1051
ID: 2572
Godwin family exiled - Edward the Confessor breaks free from Godwin control, Norman influence increases
ID: 2572
1052
ID: 2573
Godwin returns with fleet - forces Edward to restore him, Norman courtiers flee, Godwin power restored
ID: 2573
1065
ID: 2576
December 28, 1065
Westminster Abbey consecrated - Edward too ill to attend, dies eight days later
ID: 2576
1066
ID: 2577
January 5, 1066
Death of Edward the Confessor - dies childless, allegedly names Harold as successor on deathbed
ID: 2577