Marriage
For religious reasons Edward will not consumate the marriage & will not have an heir. Edward marries Edith, daughter of Earl Godwin
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1045 in England
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Historical records for England in 1045
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January
Marriage
For religious reasons Edward will not consumate the marriage & will not have an heir. Edward marries Edith, daughter of Earl Godwin
Other events (month unknown)
Marriage
Godwin secures the marriage of his daughter, Edith, to Edward the Confessor
Peerage
Created Earl of East Anglia
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