King Edward the confessor
King Edward was know as 'Edward the confessor' he is often pictured as a successful king who was energetic and ruthless. But his reputation was often poorly judged by the Normans. Edward married a woman call Edith in 1045. during his regin power was held by a man called Earl Godwin and his son Harold who was very religious and was resposible for the reconstruction of Westminster abby. Beacause King Edward was childless this lead to the fight over the throne.
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