King Edward the Confessor
History: KS2 National Curriculum, topic 4.4.6
King Edward the Confessor
Normandy
- Edward had a strong connection to Normandy in France.
- His mother was from Normandy.
- Edward spent many years in Normandy before becoming king of England.
- Some powerful people in England did not like this.
Earl of Wessex
- One of the most powerful people in England was Godwine, Earl of Wessex.
- Edward married Godwine's daughter Edith.
- Edith's brother, Harold, became a leader in Edward's kingdom.
Westminster Abbey
- King Edward commissioned the construction of Westminster Abbey in London.
- Edward was buried in the Abbey when he died in 1066.
Test yourself on King Edward the Confessor
Who was one of the most powerful people in England during Edward's reign?
Who was Edward the Confessor's wife?
Who became an important leader in Edward's kingdom?