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Edwards mother, Emma of Normandy was the sister of Richard 2nd of Normandy. Richard is the grandfather of William the Conqueror. Hope this helps. It took me ages to find this out.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoEdward was William's great Uncle
No, Edward was William's father's cousin, not his uncle. William's grandfather (Richard II) was brother to Edward's mother (Emma). Therefore, Richard's son (Robert I, William's father) was cousin to Emma's son, Edward. Therefore, therefore, Edward was William's first cousin once removed.
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∙ 12y agoThey were blood-related cousins and apparently "Edward thought of William as a brother." They probably had a very close relationship.
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∙ 12y agoyes he did because Edward said to William the he would be king when he died
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∙ 15y agoThey were distant cousins
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∙ 12y agothey were 2nd cousions of their brother
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What war was William of Normandy in that hes famous for?
William of Normandy, aka William the Conqueror, was in the 1066 Conquest for England. He is most famous for being the last man to ever conquer all of England. His most famous battle was the Battle of Hastings in which he became King of all England.
What reasons did William have to be king in 1066?
William's grandfather's sister had married a previous King of England, Aethelred II (nicknamed "Unready", which basically meant "unwise" in ancient English). This gave him a weak claim to the throne.However, Edward the Confessor had lived in exile in Normandy during his youth (Aethelred II had unwisely massacred Danish people living in England, so the King of Denmark invaded and occupied England, forcing the royal family to flee), and greatly admired his hosts. When he finally became King of England, Edward tended to view the Normans more favorably than the entrenched old English nobles. It is said that Edward nominated William to be his heir, since other potential heirs had not panned out (his nephew died- probably murdered- after returning to England, and the nephew's son was too young).Lastly, William claimed that Harold Godwinson, another claimant to the throne and a very powerful English nobleman, had previously visited Normandy and during that visit, had promised to support William, including if William were to claim the throne. This is likely a story made up by William's supporters after he defeated Harold, since there's no evidence that Harold had ever been to Normandy.
Who became king after Harold haadrada?
Harold Haadrada did not become King of England. (CORRECTION!) He was killed by the legitimate King of England, Harold Godwinson (Harold I), at Stamford Bridge. King Harold then had to march South to face William of Normandy, and was killed at Hastings. William then became King, and his successors have been on the throne ever since.
Did King Edward VII marry?
No, Edward VI of England died at the age of 15, and was never married, but many mistake him for marrying Lady Jane Grey as she gained the throne after him, but she was a niece of Henry the VIII. So Edward the VI never ever ever married!
What England was like in 1065?
Edward the Confessor was the ruler of England. Edward was the son of King Ethelred the Unready. This did not mean that he was unprepared, but rather that he was stubborn and wilful, and would not accept rede, meaning advice or counsel. He is called "Edward the Confessor" to distinguish him from another King of England, Edward the Martyr (c962-979), who was assassinated (presumably by someone who wished to place Edward's younger half-brother on the throne), and who came to be regarded, on doubtful grounds, as a martyr for the faith. People had a prayer they always say which went "O God, who called your servant Edward to an an earthly throne That he might advance your heavenly kingdom, and gave him zeal for your Church and love for your people: Mercifully grant that we who commemorate him this day may be fruitful in good works, and attain to the glorious crown of your saints; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever." People in England were all Christian, there were many churches too. One and a half million people live in England. Most people live in villages, there's only 7 towns with 2,500 people. 98% of the population lived in poverty. The poor were farmers and wealthy people made money from export of wool.
What was edward the confessor childran called?
Edward the Confessor had no children, which was why there was the conflict between the Earl of Wessex and William, Duke of Normandy (later the Conquerer) and the Battle of Hastings, which led to William taking over England and becoming King William I, supposed ancestor of all the English/British Kings and Queens ever since.
Was Saint Edward ever married?
Which King Edward? There were several, including Edward the Confessor, Edward the Martyr, and so forth.
Who was the William the Conqueror?
William, Duke of Normandy had been promised the English Throne by King Edward the Confessor but When Edward died the three men wanting to claim the throne didn't know who was to be his successor. Harold was crowned king and was soon faced with two different invasions by people who also claimed his throne. He defeated Harald of Norway at the Battle of Stamford Bridge. William then defeated him at the battle of Hastings. William then became King of England and has ever since been known as William the Conquerer. This all happened in 1066. He was the first English monarch and he ruled from 1066-1087.
Why did William hate Harold so much before the battle of hastings?
Because both men seemed to have been promised the throne of England by the previous king, Edward the Confessor. So they were bitter rivals, William more bitter than ever when he heard that Harold had made himself King Harold II of England
Who built the tower if London?
It was started by William 1, Duke of Normandy, in 1078 and building has continued ever since then.
What war was William of Normandy in that hes famous for?
William of Normandy, aka William the Conqueror, was in the 1066 Conquest for England. He is most famous for being the last man to ever conquer all of England. His most famous battle was the Battle of Hastings in which he became King of all England.
What reasons did William have to be king in 1066?
William's grandfather's sister had married a previous King of England, Aethelred II (nicknamed "Unready", which basically meant "unwise" in ancient English). This gave him a weak claim to the throne.However, Edward the Confessor had lived in exile in Normandy during his youth (Aethelred II had unwisely massacred Danish people living in England, so the King of Denmark invaded and occupied England, forcing the royal family to flee), and greatly admired his hosts. When he finally became King of England, Edward tended to view the Normans more favorably than the entrenched old English nobles. It is said that Edward nominated William to be his heir, since other potential heirs had not panned out (his nephew died- probably murdered- after returning to England, and the nephew's son was too young).Lastly, William claimed that Harold Godwinson, another claimant to the throne and a very powerful English nobleman, had previously visited Normandy and during that visit, had promised to support William, including if William were to claim the throne. This is likely a story made up by William's supporters after he defeated Harold, since there's no evidence that Harold had ever been to Normandy.
What was the impact on local people when William of Normandy started building castles?
When William of Normandy took over the English throne and started building castles all over England the citizens of England would have been worried. The soldiers would threaten people to do what they said or they would kill them. People where so scared of them that most of them wouldn't ever do anything that they were told not to do.
Who was the last person to ever conquer England?
duke of normandy
Why did France have so many wars with the united kingdom?
France had wars with England because after William of Normandy's family died out France said it should control Normandy despite the fact that England controlled it ever since 1066. This led to several wars the most famous being the hundred year war.
Why is it that Bella wants to be a vampire?
so she can be with edward for ever and ever and ever and ever and ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Will There Ever Be Another Norman In Britain?
A Norman is someone from the Normandy region of France.
