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| Edward the Confessor (1042 - 1066) |
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1042 | Jun 8 |  Harthacanute dies and Edward the Confessor becomes King
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| | Harthacanute collapsed while attending a party and died shortly afterwards. He died without an heir and so the crown reverted back to the Saxons and Edward the Confessor was crowned King of England at Easter of 1043 at Winchester. After the death of Harthacanute Magnus took control in Denmark. |
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1043 | Nov | Edward confiscated Emma's land
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| | Edward learnt that his mother Emma was plotting with Dane Magnus of Norway to take control of the English throne. Edward had no choice and stripped his mother of her land and treasure. Emma was allowed to stay in England until her death. |
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1047 | | Magnus of Norway dies
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| | Magnus, King of Norway and Denmark, died in this year. Magnus had stated that Harold Hardrada should become King of Norway after his death. |
