Historical eventApril 31043

Edward the Confessor

Edward the Confessor, usually considered to be the last king of the House of Wessex, was crowned King of England.

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When
Sunday, April 3 1043983 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
11th century · 1040s
Calendar
Julian — as recorded at the time
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Dates before 15 October 1582 are in the Julian calendar, so the weekday shown follows the Julian reckoning of the time.

At a glance

Dates: From 1043.

Type: human.

What happened

Edward the Confessor was King of the English from 1042 until his death in 1066. He was the last reigning monarch of the House of Wessex.

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When did Edward the Confessor happen?

April 3 1043 — 983 years ago, on a Sunday.

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