Marriage
Marries Edith, daughter of Earl Godwin who becomes the power behind the throne
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1042 in England
Explore 11 historical events and records for England in 1042.
Historical records for England in 1042
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January
April
Coronation
Crowned King of Wessex
June
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
Other events (month unknown)
Death of Hardicanute I
Dies age 23 after overindulging at a wedding feast,. Death of Hardicanute I, without an heir
Exile of Edward the Confessor
Godwin is exiled because he does not approve of the King's Norman courtiers
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
Accepts the endorsement of Godwin of Wesses
Succession
Succeeds as King 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
Visit to Wessex
Duke William of Normandy visits England
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