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Heirs. It is said that he deliberately avoided having children, because they would also be descendants of his wilfe who was a member of the highly ambitious Godwin Family. Harold was a son of Earl Godwin and perhaps Edward didn't want him to succeed either. William of Normandy may well have been Edward's preferred successor.
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Who had a fight at the Battle of Hastings?
The battle of Hastings was fought in between 3 kings. Harold Godwinson, William of Normandy and Harald Hardraada. They were fighting to be king in the place of King Edward the Confessor who didn't leave any heirs
What is a fact in history?
What just any random fact ? Okay in the year 1066 three kings of England were crowned , Edward the Confessor , Harol II and William I . Not many people know that .
How was Edgar the Atheling related to Edward the Confesser?
Edgar the Ætheling was the great-nephew of Edward the Confessor. Edward the Confessor was a son of King Æthelræd II (known as Ethelred "the Unready"). Æthelræd lost a war against Canute of Denmark and fled the country. Edward's older brother was called Edmund Ironside and he ruled as king in part of England briefly in 1016 before he was assassinated by Danish spies. Edmund Ironside had two sons; Edmund and Edward - both of whom were exiled in Hungary after King Canute of Denmark conquered the rest of England in 1016. Edward the Confessor was exiled in Normandy after 1016 and was friends with the Normans. When Canute and his son Hardicanute were dead the English royal family returned and they elected Edward the Confessor as king in 1042. However he had no children and wasn't likely to have any (rumour has it he was gay). The two sons of Edmund Ironside who were sent to Hungary after 1016 still lived. However by 1042 the eldest one, Edmund, had died. His brother, Edward (known as Edward "the Exile"), lived and had a young family in Hungary. One of his children was Edgar "the Ætheling" (born 1051). They returned to England in 1057 but shortly afterwards Edward the Exile died - he was probably poisoned by rivals. That left Edgar "the Ætheling" as the only lawful heir of Edward the Confessor, his great uncle. When Edward the Confessor died in January 1066 the Witan (a sort of council) chose someone who wasn't royal to be king; Harold II, because they needed a warrior to defend the kingdom and Edgar was only 15. After Harold II was killed in October 1066 at Hastings Edgar briefly became king. He was forced to abdicate in December 1066. Edgar died in 1126 in England. Æthelræd II (king 978-1016, deposed and died in exile) Edmund Ironside (king in 1016) - brother of - Edward the Confessor (king 1042-1066) Edward the Exile (son of Edmund Ironside, died 1057) Edgar the Ætheling (grandson of Edmund Ironside, king for eight weeks in 1066, died 1126.) - xazyxx.
Did Harald Hardrada have any blood relations to King Edward?
Harald Hardrada was not actually blood- related to King Edward the Confessor. instead he was related to a previous king of England by the name of King Canute. apparently it was said that on King Edward's death bed, Edward promised to him that he would be able to take care of his wife and of his kingdom. This was not true as this conversation was only had with, William the Conqueror, who was in fact related to the wife of King Edward. (This was his sister.) As the truth was not found out until a later date, they decided that they would find a king in a fair way. This was called a joust or a fight which William of Normandy (now William the Conqueror) won. This was how they found their king. Overall, this means that... No, Mr Harald Hardrada was not blood related to Mr Edward the Confessor.
What was Edward the Confessor's surname?
He wasn't a virgin He hated children He was evil because he wanted to kill every child but became ill before he could He killed his five brothers to get the thrown No one liked him No one grieved his death when he was dyeing his guard killed him to put him out of his misery He liked men more than women He loved his dad he hated his mum
Did Edward the confessor have any children?
Edward the confessor did not have any children because he Tuck an oath...
Who had a fight at the Battle of Hastings?
The battle of Hastings was fought in between 3 kings. Harold Godwinson, William of Normandy and Harald Hardraada. They were fighting to be king in the place of King Edward the Confessor who didn't leave any heirs
Did Harold godwinson have any relations to edward the confessor?
Harold Godwinson's sister Edith was Edward's wife.
Where can you find informaton on Edward the Confessor?
In any encyclopedia, library, or even the internet. Michael Montagne
When was Edward the Confessor born Did Edward the Confessor fight in any wars?
He *was* born in the 5th Janurary 1003, Oxfordshire. England.He gained glory in a series of campaigns (1062-63) against Gruffydd ap Llywelyn ... to plunge England into civil warthats all CHEERS:)
Why did Diana not have any police Protection at all times after all she was the mother of the future King of England and produced two heirs?
As she had produced two heirs to the throne, but she was not the Princess of Wales. She was divorced from Prince Charles.
What is a fact in history?
What just any random fact ? Okay in the year 1066 three kings of England were crowned , Edward the Confessor , Harol II and William I . Not many people know that .
Who were Edward's choices for the next King of England?
Which King Edward? There have been eight in all, and not all of them had any choice in who their successor was to be- in several cases it just depended upon who was next in line to the throne. You need to specify which Edward you mean.It was Edward 11.
How was Edgar the Atheling related to Edward the Confesser?
Edgar the Ætheling was the great-nephew of Edward the Confessor. Edward the Confessor was a son of King Æthelræd II (known as Ethelred "the Unready"). Æthelræd lost a war against Canute of Denmark and fled the country. Edward's older brother was called Edmund Ironside and he ruled as king in part of England briefly in 1016 before he was assassinated by Danish spies. Edmund Ironside had two sons; Edmund and Edward - both of whom were exiled in Hungary after King Canute of Denmark conquered the rest of England in 1016. Edward the Confessor was exiled in Normandy after 1016 and was friends with the Normans. When Canute and his son Hardicanute were dead the English royal family returned and they elected Edward the Confessor as king in 1042. However he had no children and wasn't likely to have any (rumour has it he was gay). The two sons of Edmund Ironside who were sent to Hungary after 1016 still lived. However by 1042 the eldest one, Edmund, had died. His brother, Edward (known as Edward "the Exile"), lived and had a young family in Hungary. One of his children was Edgar "the Ætheling" (born 1051). They returned to England in 1057 but shortly afterwards Edward the Exile died - he was probably poisoned by rivals. That left Edgar "the Ætheling" as the only lawful heir of Edward the Confessor, his great uncle. When Edward the Confessor died in January 1066 the Witan (a sort of council) chose someone who wasn't royal to be king; Harold II, because they needed a warrior to defend the kingdom and Edgar was only 15. After Harold II was killed in October 1066 at Hastings Edgar briefly became king. He was forced to abdicate in December 1066. Edgar died in 1126 in England. Æthelræd II (king 978-1016, deposed and died in exile) Edmund Ironside (king in 1016) - brother of - Edward the Confessor (king 1042-1066) Edward the Exile (son of Edmund Ironside, died 1057) Edgar the Ætheling (grandson of Edmund Ironside, king for eight weeks in 1066, died 1126.) - xazyxx.
Who were King Edward's choices for the next king of England?
Which King Edward? There have been eight in all, and not all of them had any choice in who their successor was to be- in several cases it just depended upon who was next in line to the throne. You need to specify which Edward you mean.It was Edward 11.
Did Samuel de Champlain have any heirs?
Yes, He did have some heirs
Did Harald Hardrada have any blood relations to King Edward?
Harald Hardrada was not actually blood- related to King Edward the Confessor. instead he was related to a previous king of England by the name of King Canute. apparently it was said that on King Edward's death bed, Edward promised to him that he would be able to take care of his wife and of his kingdom. This was not true as this conversation was only had with, William the Conqueror, who was in fact related to the wife of King Edward. (This was his sister.) As the truth was not found out until a later date, they decided that they would find a king in a fair way. This was called a joust or a fight which William of Normandy (now William the Conqueror) won. This was how they found their king. Overall, this means that... No, Mr Harald Hardrada was not blood related to Mr Edward the Confessor.
