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no he actually was his brother in-law.
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What relation was king Edward to king Harold?
Edward the Confessor and Harold Godwinsson were related by the fact that they were cousins. Harold did not win the competition to become king but being Edward's cousin it was one of his advantages to be king. William the illegitimate son won.
Was Harold Hardrada related to Edward the Confessor?
Answer There is some confusion of names in this question. At the start of the year 1066 the King of England was Edward I, known as Edward The Confessor because he was a deeply pious Christian. He was later made a Saint. Harold Godwinson was Edward's brother-in-law (Edward was married to Harold's sister) and was extremely powerful as The Earl of Wessex. When Edward died on 5th January 1066, Harold Godwinson was proclaimed King by the Witan - an early forerunner of the English Parliament. Duke William of Normandy was a distant cousin of King Edward and he claimed that Edward had named him to be his successor - a claim also made by Harold Godwinson. Both claims may be true - it is possible that Edward had made the same promise to both men. In October 1066, Duke William invaded England and at the Battle of Hastings defeated King Harold and became King William I of England. Because he won the throne by means of invasion and battle, he is also known as William the Conqueror.
When did Harold Edward Winch die?
Harold Edward Winch died in 1993.
When was Harold Edward Winch born?
Harold Edward Winch was born in 1907.
When did Edward Harold Begbie die?
Edward Harold Begbie died in 1929.
When was Edward Harold Begbie born?
Edward Harold Begbie was born in 1871.
Who was Harold godwinson to edward the confesser?
Harold Godwinson was married to Edward's the confesser sister.:)
When was Harold John Edward Peake born?
Harold John Edward Peake was born in 1867.
When was Harold Edward Elliott born?
Harold Edward Elliott was born on 1878-06-19.
When did Harold Edward Elliott die?
Harold Edward Elliott died on 1931-03-23.
When did Harold John Edward Peake die?
Harold John Edward Peake died in 1946.
Why should William duke normany be king?
He was blood-related to Edward (cousins) and varius people say Edward and Harold Godwinson promised him that he could be King.:)
