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 Video Link: Watch here 00:00: Introduction00:55: Early Life & The Viking Conquest of England05:17: Life in Exile & Reign of Cnut07:27: Reign of Harald Harefoot13:19: Reign of Harthacnut & Return from Exile17:05: Edward becomes the King of England19:33: Magnus' Threatening Letter to Edward22:02: Edward Takes his Mother's Wealth24:19: Rivalry with Earl Godwin36:53: Later Reign40:22: Death & The Succession43:39: Veneration & Legacy #EdwardtheConfessor #Anglo-Saxon #HouseofWessex #Vikingconquest #NormanInvasion #Anglo-Saxonculture #KingAethelred #Vikings #Normans #Englandhistory See show notes: https://inlet.fm/history-profiles/episodes/68b3bab32cc5fa273028b2c4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices