King Edward the Confessor

King of England 1042-1066

Edward's reign was secure because of his direct descent from King Alfred and the extinction of Cnut's line. Furthermore, the threat from Norway rallied the Danes behind him, uniting his kingdom and giving him more of a free hand than his predecessors had enjoyed.

Edward the Confessor Links

Edward the Confessor memorable Christians
The Life of King Edward the Confessor Cambridge

Genealogy of Edward the Confessor

Predecessor: King Harthacnut
Successor:

Father: King Æthelred II (the Unready)