23 January 1042MarriageEdward the Confessor
Marries Edith, daughter of Earl Godwin who becomes the power behind the throne
Historical records for England in 1042, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Marries Edith, daughter of Earl Godwin who becomes the power behind the throne
Crowned King of Wessex
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
Dies age 23 after overindulging at a wedding feast,. Death of Hardicanute I, without an heir
Godwin is exiled because he does not approve of the King's Norman courtiers
King Henry I of France knights the young William, strengthening his standing among the Norman aristocracy.
Edwards reign restores the native royal house of Wessex to the throne of England
Accepts the endorsement of Godwin of Wesses
Succeeds as King of England
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
Duke William of Normandy visits England
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