Edward the Confessor
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Edward the Confessor was King of England from 1042 to 1066 who was canonized as a saint in 1161 by Pope Alexander III. His epithet "Confessor" reflects his reputation as a saint who did not suffer martyrdom, and he was known for being unworldly and pious. He served as one of England's national saints until around 1350 when Saint George replaced him as the national patron saint.
When
- First attested
- 1003 CE
- Attested period
- 1161 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Lived 1003/1005-1066, reigned as King of England 1042-1066, canonized 1161, venerated until c.1350 as national saint.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Edward the Martyr, Saint George
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“About a century after his death, in 1161, Pope Alexander III canonised the king. Edward was one of England's national saints until King Edward III adopted Saint George as the national patron saint in about 1350. Edward's feast day is 13 October”
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