Marriage
Marries Edith, daughter of Earl Godwin who becomes the power behind the throne
Historical events in 1042
16 historical records
January 10421 historical events
April 10421 historical events
Coronation
Crowned King of Wessex
June 10421 historical events
Succession
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
Visit to Wessex
Duke William of Normandy visits England
Death of Hardicanute I
Dies age 23 after overindulging at a wedding feast,. Death of Hardicanute I, without an heir
Knighthood
King Henry I of France knights the young William, strengthening his standing among the Norman aristocracy.
Restoration
Edwards reign restores the native royal house of Wessex to the throne of England
Succession
When Harthacnut himself died in 1042 Godwin finally supported the claim of his half-brother Edward the Confessor to the throne. Godwin supports the claim of his half-brother Edward the Confessor. Edward's reign restores the native royal house of Wessex to the throne of England
Exile of Edward the Confessor
Godwin is exiled because he does not approve of the King's Norman courtiers
Succession
Accepts the endorsement of Godwin of Wesses
Succession
Succeeds as King of England
Succession
Succeeds as King of Denmark. Harthacnut died while in England, and Magnus also became King of Denmark, in spite of a claim by Cnuts nephew Sweyn Estridsen, whom Harthacnut had left in control of Denmark when he went to England
Marriage
Marries Empress Zoe
Succession
Succeeds as Emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire
Succession
Succeeds as Empress of the Eastern Roman Empire
Arrival of Atisha
Atisha arrives in western Tibet and helps revitalise Buddhist teaching and monastic discipline.