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Initially he ran afoul to Viking invaders and spent at least 10 years in exile in Normandy, ironically. When he returned to the throne he had a serious issue with nepotism, appointing religious positions from a pool of close friends and advisers, much to the chagrin of other nobles and political figures.
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What is Edward The Confessor's nationality?
Edward the Confessor was Anglo-Saxon.
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
How long was Edward the confessor king for?
Edward the Confessor reigned for 23 years.
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).
Was edward the confessor a Saxon?
Yes, he was!
What is Name of the king in 1065 in England?
First was Edward the Confessor and after he died it was Harold Godwinson and then William the Conqueror.
Williams claim to the throne?
William's claim was that he was the first cousin of the late King (Edward the confessor
