Edward the Confessor Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
Who was Edward the Confessor’s father?
A
Æthelred the Unready
2
Q
Who was Edward the Confessor’s mother?
A
Emma of Normandy
3
Q
When did Edward the Confessor die?
A
5th of January, 1066
4
Q
Where was Edward the Confessor buried?
A
Westminster Abbey
5
Q
What was Edward the Confessor known for?
A
Being Pious and his religious devotion
6
Q
Which king did Edward succeed to the throne?
A
King Harthacanute
7
Q
Who was Edward’s wife?
A
Edith of Wessex
8
Q
What was the relationship between Edward and Edith?
A
Edith was Edward’s wife and the daughter of the powerful Godwinson family.
9
Q
What was Edward’s relationship with the Normans?
A
He spent time in Normandy during his youth and had strong ties with the Norman nobility.
10
Q
What significant church did Edward build?
A
Westminster Abbey
