Exile of Godwin of Wessex
Returns with an armed force, compelling Edward to restore his Earldom
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1052 in England
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Historical records for England in 1052
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Archbishop
Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury but not recognized by the Pope
Archbishop of Canterbury
Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury but not recognized by the Pope
Exile of Edward the Confessor
Godwin returns with a large army & forces Edward to banish some Norman nobles
Exile of Harold II
Harold returns from exile & helps restore his father, Godwin
Exile of Tostig
The army & navy support Godwin, Edward restores the Godwin estates
Rebellion of William of Arques
William of Arques rebels against the duke, creating a new challenge to William's authority in eastern Normandy.
Westminster Abbey
Founds Westminster Abbey
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