Edward the Confessor's Death
History: KS3, topic 2.2.1
Edward the Confessor's Death
Edward the Confessor was the King of England between 1042 - 1066. His death made Anglo-Saxon England less stable.
Death and funeral
- Edward died on 5th January 1066 AD.
- His funeral was held on 6th January 1066 AD.
Succession crisis
- Edward had not produced a son.
- He had also made a number of deals and agreements with people about the succession.
- Without an heir, there was a succession crisis.
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