England before 1066 Flashcards
1
Q
Who was the king in 1066?
A
Edward the Confessor
2
Q
Who were the kings parents?
A
Edward was the son of Aethelred the Unready, the king of England, and Emma of Normandy. Emma’s father was Richard I, the Duke of Normandy.
3
Q
When did the king die, to create the conquest of the 3 kings?
A
Edward died on January 5, 1066, and since he had no heirs, three potential kings battled for the throne.
4
Q
Why is the ending of the king’s name ‘The Confessor’?
A
Because the traditional image of him was unworldly and pious. Confessor reflects his reputation as a saint who did not suffer martyrdom.
