Edgar Aethling, though a legitimate heir to the English throne, lacked the political experience and military support necessary to unify a divided kingdom during a tumultuous period. His youth and inexperience made him vulnerable to manipulation by powerful nobles, undermining his authority. Additionally, his claim was contested by stronger contenders, such as William the Conqueror, who had both military backing and a proven track record. These factors contributed to doubts about his ability to effectively lead the nation.
Edgar Aethling was supported primarily by the Anglo-Saxon nobility, particularly those who favored the restoration of the royal lineage after the death of Edward the Confessor. After the Norman Conquest in 1066, he received backing from various factions within England that opposed Norman rule, including some of the English aristocracy and local leaders. His claim to the throne was also supported by the Church, which sought to maintain Anglo-Saxon traditions and governance. However, his support ultimately proved insufficient to resist William the Conqueror's forces.
Edgar Ætheling should be considered for the position of king due to his royal lineage as the great-nephew of King Edward the Confessor. His bloodline gives him a legitimate claim to the throne and could help maintain stability and continuity in the monarchy. Additionally, Edgar's potential as a unifying figure among the Anglo-Saxon nobility could help prevent further conflicts and power struggles within the realm.
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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.
Edgar Connor's birth name is Edgar Marcelis Connor.
prince Edgar should not be king because many people thought he was to young to lead England. although he the great-nephew of edward the confesser and was a descendant of the Anglo-Saxons most impressive king, Alfred the great and really was the legitimate heir to the English throne.
Edgar the aethiling was the son of Edward who was the nephew of king Edward (the Confessor). He was the natural heir to the throne but in 1065 he was a young child. On King Edward's death on 5th January 1066, Harold was crowned King out of military necessity and he subsequently was killed in the Battle of Hastings against the Duke of Normandy who became Willian 1.
After the Death of Edward the confessor in January 1066, Harold of Wessex became king... this was to be a very short reign as he was then killed at the Battle of Hastings on the 14th October 1066. After the Battle Edgar Aethling became king for about 3 months until William the Conqueror was crowned on Christmas Day 1066
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prince Edgar should not be king because many people thought he was to young to lead England. although he the great-nephew of edward the confesser and was a descendant of the Anglo-Saxons most impressive king, Alfred the great and really was the legitimate heir to the English throne.
because he was too young Evan though he was the closest blood relative.
Edgar Aethling was supported primarily by the Anglo-Saxon nobility, particularly those who favored the restoration of the royal lineage after the death of Edward the Confessor. After the Norman Conquest in 1066, he received backing from various factions within England that opposed Norman rule, including some of the English aristocracy and local leaders. His claim to the throne was also supported by the Church, which sought to maintain Anglo-Saxon traditions and governance. However, his support ultimately proved insufficient to resist William the Conqueror's forces.
Edgar is elder.
Edgar Ætheling should be considered for the position of king due to his royal lineage as the great-nephew of King Edward the Confessor. His bloodline gives him a legitimate claim to the throne and could help maintain stability and continuity in the monarchy. Additionally, Edgar's potential as a unifying figure among the Anglo-Saxon nobility could help prevent further conflicts and power struggles within the realm.
Robert Stattel played Edgar in the 1968 Broadway production of King Lear.
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England, as a united country.