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Edward the Confessor
Edward the Confessor (4 April — 5 January ) also nicknamed as the Saint, the Pious, and the Faithful was the King of England from until his death in During his reign, England experienced peace, stability, and prosperity.
The kingdom was also very unstoppable and also, the kingdom's life quality and the standard of living and health care improved as well.
Edward spent many years in Normandy. The Anglo-Saxon nobles invited Edward back to England in He became part of the household of his half-brother Harthacnut.
According to the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle both were sworn in as king together.
Saint edward the confessor biography
Following Cnut II's death on 8 June , Edward ascended the throne. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle indicates the popularity he enjoyed at his accession — "before he (Cnut II) was buried, all the people chose Edward as king in London".
Edward was crowned at the cathedral of Winchester, the royal seat of the West Saxons on 3 April