Who was St. Edward the Confessor?
Q: Who was St. Edward the Confessor?
A: St. Edward the Confessor was the King of England from 8 June 1042 AD to 4 January 1066.
Q: How many people claimed the throne after Edward's death?
A: Four people claimed the throne after Edward's death.
Q: What promise did Edward make to each of the claimants of the throne?
A: Edward promised each of them that they would be king.
Q: Where did Edward spend many years before being invited back to England in 1041?
A: Edward spent many years in Normandy before being invited back to England in 1041.
Q: Who did Edward become part of the household of when he came back to England?
A: Edward became part of the household of his half-brother Harthacnut.
Q: When was Edward crowned as the king of England?
A: Edward was crowned as the king of England at the cathedral of Winchester on 3 April 1043.
Q: How did the people react when Edward was crowned as king?
A: According to the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, the people chose Edward as king in London before Harthacnut was even buried, indicating the popularity he enjoyed at his accession.
