Edward the Confessor's court and the 1066 succession crisis (1042–1066)

1. Edward becomes king after Harthacnut’s death

   Jun 8, 1042Labels: Edward the, Harthacnut

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2. Edward the Confessor is crowned at Winchester

   Apr 3, 1043Labels: Winchester Cathedral, Edward the

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3. Edward marries Edith, linking crown and Godwins

   Jan 23, 1045Labels: Edward the, Edith Godwin

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4. Godwin family exiled after Dover crisis

   Jan 1, 1051Labels: Godwin family, Dover

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5. William of Normandy visits Edward’s court

   Jan 1, 1051Labels: William of

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6. Stigand becomes Archbishop of Canterbury

   Jan 1, 1052Labels: Stigand, Archbishop of

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7. Godwin returns by force and regains power

   Sep 1, 1052Labels: Godwin family, Archbishop Robert

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8. Godwin dies; Harold becomes Earl of Wessex

   Apr 15, 1053Labels: Earl Godwin, Harold Godwinson

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9. English-backed campaign defeats Macbeth at Dunsinane

   Jul 27, 1054Labels: Siward, Battle of

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10. Tostig becomes Earl of Northumbria

    Jan 1, 1055Labels: Tostig Godwinson, Northumbria

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11. Northumbrian revolt removes Tostig from power

    Oct 3, 1065Labels: Northumbrian revolt, Tostig Godwinson

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12. Westminster Abbey church is consecrated

    Dec 28, 1065Labels: Westminster Abbey, Edward the

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13. Edward the Confessor dies, leaving no heir

    Jan 5, 1066Labels: Edward the, Westminster

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14. Harold Godwinson is crowned King Harold II

    Jan 6, 1066Labels: Harold Godwinson, Coronation

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