Edward the Confessor's death Flashcards
1
Q
How old was Edward The Confessor when he died?
A
62 years old.
2
Q
What was the EXACT date of Edward The Confessor’s death?
A
January 5th, 1066.
3
Q
How many children did Edward The Confessor have before he died?
A
0
4
Q
Name two traditions which the people of England would accept the best king when he would have left NO CHILDREN BEHIND.
A
The king’s close advisors (The Witan) could nominate someone and another male relative might have a good claim.
5
Q
True or false: most people believed that the monarch should be female.
A
False
6
Q
True or False: Edward The Confessor was devoted to Christianity.
(Devoted means to be very serious and to something or someone.)
A
True
