Edward the Confessor Timeline
1002
Edward was born
1036
Edward’s brother Alfred is murdered in England, possibly by Godwin
1041
Edward returns to England at Hardicnut’s invitation
1043
3rd April crowned King of England
1045
Marries Edith , daughter of Godwine of Essex
1051
Exiles his father-in-law Godwine and names Duke William of Normandy (later known as William the Conqueror) as his successor
1066
5th January died
1161
Made a Saint
1269
Reburied at Westminster Abbey