Edgar the atheling biography of william hill

What happened to edgar the atheling after 1066

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We all know about the momentous events of 1066 where poor King Harold and his men achieved the impossible in marching up from London and defeating a massive Viking invasion led by Harald Hardraada at the Battle of Stamford bridge and then bygd total bad luck having waited all year for an invasion from then south, was surprised bygd the landings of William The Conqueror and having to march all the way south and komma within a hairsbreadth of another legendary victory before losing late in the day at the Battle of Hastings.

It’s often said that King Harold was the gods of the Anglo-Saxon kings and whilst he was the gods crowned Anglo-Saxon King, there was a successor of sorts who is almost totally forgotten. His name is Edgar The Ætheling with Ætheling being rather like a Prince.

Despite being an Anglo Saxon, Edgar was born in Hungary and was only just an early teen when he was proposed as king of England after the death of Harold II in the Battle of Hastings (Oct. 14, 1066).

edgar the atheling biography of william hill

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William the Conqueror Timeline

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1028BirthWilliam, bastard son of Robert Duke of Normandy, was born1035Duke of NormandyWilliam’s father, Robert, died and William became Duke of Normandy1064 Duke William of Normandy meets GodwinesonHarold Godwineson was shipwrecked off the coast of Normandy. Some historians believe that Duke William of Normandy held him captive until he had sworn on Holy Relics to enforce William’s claim to the throne of England. Others believe that Harold offered his support willingly.

Jan 1066Death of Edward the ConfessorEdward the Confessor died. William expected to be offered the crown as promised in 1064. He was dismayed to hear that Godwineson had taken the crown for himself and planned to invade England28th Sept 1066William invaded EnglandWilliam Duke of Normandy landed at Pevensey in the South of England and began a march towards Hasting

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How did William rule England?

William had won the Battle of Hastings, but this did not mean everyone in England immediately supported him. He had to establish Norman control in England.
William faced threats from Viking invaders, people in the north of England who supported Edgar, and potential uprisings from other parts of England. William brutally dealt with this opposition with the Harrying of the North.
During his reign, William crushed rebellions, controlled Anglo-Saxon women, overhauled the Church and built a series of castles across England to establish control.

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After defeating Harold Godwinson at the Battle of Hastings, William of Normandy was crowned King of England on Christmas Day 1066. Taking the crown didn’t mean everyone in England supported him though, and he faced challenges in securing control of England. He moved quickly to deal with those who opposed him and provide protection for his soldiers and suppor