15 April 1053Death of Edward the ConfessorEdward the Confessor
Death of Godwin, Harold Godwineson succeeds to the Earldom of Wessex
Historical records for England in 1053, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Death of Godwin, Harold Godwineson succeeds to the Earldom of Wessex
Death of Godwin of Wessex
Death of Godwin, Harold Godwineson succeeds to the Earldom of Wessex
William's marriage to Matilda of Flanders strengthens political ties between Normandy and the powerful county of Flanders.
Humphrey & Robert Guiscard defeat a Papal Army in southern Italy
Appointed Chief Minister
Appointed Chief Minister. Appointed Adviser to brother-in-law Edward the Confessor after the death of Godwin
Death of Godwin, Harolds father, succeeds as Earl of Wessex
Following the death of his father in April 1053, the Godwinsons managed to retain their hold on England
Marries William I the Conqueror
Marries Matilda of Flanders, daughter of Baldwin V Count of Flanders. Marries a direct descendent of Alfred the Great & niece of King Henry I of France
Created Earl of Wessex, 2nd most powerful person after the King
William contains the rebellion at Arques and prevents French support from overturning his rule.
Succeeds his father Earl Godwin as Earl of Wessex. Claims Edward renounced his succession to William in favor of him on his deathbed
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