1042
Marriage
Marries Edith, daughter of Earl Godwin who becomes the power behind the throne
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Marries Edith, daughter of Earl Godwin who becomes the power behind the throne
The son of Ethelred II is helped to the throne by Godwin, Earl of Wessex. The English Line is restored. Harthacanute dies age 23 childless leading to the restoration of the English line
Crowned King of Wessex
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