edwards reign

Created by: lauren elmer
Created on: 22-10-12 20:02

why did ed the confessor became king

throne never guaranteed. king of Denmark svien Estrithsson + canutes nephew + magnus of Norway voiced an interest. there was possible invasion by magnus. house of wessex returned to england . couldnt have happened without Godwin

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Godwin

most powerful man in the realm backed Ed then was exiled by Ed

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Ed and Edith the importance

Edith Godwns daughter, gave Godwin more power although Edith didn't produce a child rumours that Ed was Chaste and a virgin

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William visiting england

he did visit but not clear if he was offered throne the archbishop went over and tiold him he was a petitioner

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powers of Godwinsson

when he returned the earls backed him and he demanded his powers back

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what did harold promise will/

norman's story Harold sent by ed to swear alligence to will

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problems with evidence

hisory written by winners

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Godwin

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most powerful man in the realm backed Ed then was exiled by Ed

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Ed and Edith the importance

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William visiting england

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powers of Godwinsson

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