Edward the Confessor was the final Anglo-Saxon King from the House of Wessex, growing up in one of England's most tumultuous eras. As the seventh son of King Aethelred the Unready, he was not destined for the throne. However, following the Viking conquest and the downfall of his family, he became one of the last heirs to the Wessex bloodline, the first rulers of England.

This tragic tale follows Edward the Confessor, a man who restored his house to power yet during his lengthy and politically frail rule, set the stage for the pivotal Norman Invasion, leading to the end of Anglo-Saxon culture. Discover his story.

00:00 Introduction

00:55 Early Life & The Viking Conquest of England

05:17 Life in Exile & Reign of Cnut

07:27 Reign of Harald Harefoot

13:19 Reign of Harthacnut & Return from Exile

17:05 Edward becomes the King of England

19:33 Magnus' Threatening Letter to Edward

22:02 Edward Takes his Mother's Wealth

24:19 Rivalry with Earl Godwin

36:53 Later Reign

40:22 Death & The Succession

43:39 Veneration & Legacy

Music: "VOICE OF PRAYER" by Noel Malekar

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00:00: Introduction
00:55: Early Life & The Viking Conquest of England
05:17: Life in Exile & Reign of Cnut
07:27: Reign of Harald Harefoot
13:19: Reign of Harthacnut & Return from Exile
17:05: Edward becomes the King of England
19:33: Magnus' Threatening Letter to Edward
22:02: Edward Takes his Mother's Wealth
24:19: Rivalry with Earl Godwin
36:53: Later Reign
40:22: Death & The Succession
43:39: Veneration & Legacy

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See show notes: https://inlet.fm/history-profiles/episodes/68b3bab32cc5fa273028b2c4

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