Death of Edward Confessor5 January 1066
Edward the Confessor dies without a direct heir and the English succession becomes contested
Historical person
Edward Confessor Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Edward Confessor, based on 1 World History Database records associated with England.
1 records1066–10661 events1 places
Chronological biography
1066
Titles and roles
King
Record provenance
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