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King Edward the Confessor's closest relatives were his mother and his brother. After that, William, Duke of Normandy, known as "The Conqueror" was closest blood relative, a cousin.
Harald Godwineson was 20 years old when Edward married Harald's aunt, Edith. Thus, Harald and Edward did not share a drop of the same blood.
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∙ 11y agoKing Edward the Confessors' closest relative was Harold Godwinson.
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Was William the Conqueror a cousin of King Edward?
Yes william the conqueror is edward the confessors 2nd cousin
Who was edward the confessors enemies?
Edward The Confessor EnemiesHe only had one enemies that was his brother Harold
Who were Harold godwinsons siblings?
Harold did have a sister and she was edward the confessors wife.
Why should Edgar Atheling be king?
He and his father had a strong claim to the throne. Edgar's father died in suspicious circumstances in 1054. Despite having the closest blood relation to Edward the Confessor he was too young. Although he did have the support of some nobles he needed more to become king. Edgar Atheling was Edward the confessors nephew and that means he's a blood relative that also helped his claim to the throne. Edgar Atheling have to be king because he was nephew of Edward the confessor. But why did Harold become a king???
What pattern was set for future Chinese dynasty?
son or closest relative rules after the king dies
King Edward the confessors surname?
the answer is edwar the confesser or edwar atherlink
Was William the Conqueror a cousin of King Edward?
Yes william the conqueror is edward the confessors 2nd cousin
Who was edward the confessors enemies?
Edward The Confessor EnemiesHe only had one enemies that was his brother Harold
Who were Harold godwinsons siblings?
Harold did have a sister and she was edward the confessors wife.
Why should Edgar Atheling be king?
He and his father had a strong claim to the throne. Edgar's father died in suspicious circumstances in 1054. Despite having the closest blood relation to Edward the Confessor he was too young. Although he did have the support of some nobles he needed more to become king. Edgar Atheling was Edward the confessors nephew and that means he's a blood relative that also helped his claim to the throne. Edgar Atheling have to be king because he was nephew of Edward the confessor. But why did Harold become a king???
What was William the Conqueror's claim on the English throne?
His relative to King Edward.
What pattern was set for future Chinese dynasty?
son or closest relative rules after the king dies
Why should Edgar atheling should not be king?
because he was too young Evan though he was the closest blood relative.
Who is Edward III uncle?
Edward III of England's uncle was Charles IV of France. His mother, Isabella of France was Charles' sister. As a result of being Charles' closest relative at his death, Edward III declared himself the rightful King of France. He continued to use this title until he was given substantial land gains to abandon his claims to the French throne.
Who was Harold?
Harold godwinson was an English man and a relative of king Edward the conqueror because Edward married his sister and made him king . He wasn't king for very long because he died in the battle of Hastings in 1066 trying to defend his country.
What opportunities did Edgar the Athling have in1066?
Prince Edgar the Ætheling's claim was that he was the closest blood relative to King Edward. In fact, apart from Edgar there were no other male members of the House of Wessex (the royal family) alive in 1066. Edgar was the great-nephew of Edward the Confessor. Harold II may have been descended in the male line from Æthelræd I, King of Wessex (865-871AD) but this has never been proved.
Who is Abraham Lincoln's closest living relative had he been King who would be Queen or King today?
Billie loucille McClure. 1st cousin twice removed age 90
