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How many children did edward the confesser have?

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Updated: 8/2/2025

Edward the Confessor did not have any children. He was married to Edith of Wessex, but they did not have offspring. His lack of heirs contributed to the succession crisis that followed his death in 1066, ultimately leading to the Norman Conquest of England.

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Who replaced edward the confesser of England in 1066 as the next king of England?

William become the king.

What king died in 1066?

King Edward the Confessor, and since he didn't have a son or daughter, the crown was chosen by the WITAN

Who was crowned king before Harold Godwinson?

King Harold was the King of England when William invaded and before him it was Edward the Confessor. After Harold's death at the Battle of Hastings Edgar Atheling was proclaimed King but he was never crowned.

Why did William the Conqueror have a claim to the thrown of England?

Because he thought that the throne was promised to him by Edward the Confesser .He was also very close to Edward and he grew up with him

How many people did King Edward execute?

Edward killed 234 men and even children during his reign

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Who was Harold godwinson to edward the confesser?

Harold Godwinson was married to Edward's the confesser sister.:)

Who built the Westminster abby?

Edward the confesser

What king ruled in the 1060's?

Edward the confesser

When was edward the confesser born?

Edward the Confessor was born in the year 1003, in Islip, United Kingdom.

King Edward the confessors surname?

the answer is edwar the confesser or edwar atherlink

Is King Edward the confesser good or bad?

he's very bad

Were edward the confesser and duke William of Normandy related?

yes, they were distant cousins.

Who replaced edward the confesser of England in 1066 as the next king of England?

William become the king.

What king died in 1066?

King Edward the Confessor, and since he didn't have a son or daughter, the crown was chosen by the WITAN

Who did Edward the Confesser marry?

Edward the Confessor was one of the last Anglo-Saxon kings of England. He ruled from 1042 to 1066 CE and married Edith of Wessex in 1045 CE.

Who was crowned king before Harold Godwinson?

King Harold was the King of England when William invaded and before him it was Edward the Confessor. After Harold's death at the Battle of Hastings Edgar Atheling was proclaimed King but he was never crowned.

How did William Normandy become king?

I think it was because he deafeated King Harold and apparently he had some English blood and was promised by edward the confesser.

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