The True Story of Edith of Wessex | King & Conqueror

Amid the turbulent tides of 11th-century England, Edith of Wessex emerges as a woman of extraordinary intellect, political insight, and enduring cultural importance. As queen consort to Edward the Confessor from 1045 until his death in 1066, she bore witness to one of the most volatile chapters in English history—ultimately becoming the last Anglo-Saxon queen of England.

Though history often casts its spotlight on more dramatic figures of the age such as her brother, King Harold Godwinson; her husband, king Edward the Confessor; and, inevitably, William the Conqueror, Edith’s life offers a compelling glimpse into the intricate web of pre-Conquest politics and the influential, if often overlooked, role of royal women.

This is her story.

00:00 Introduction
01:09 Ancestry & Early Life
05:03 Marriage to Edward the Confessor
07:24 Exile
09:53 The Queen of England
11:58 The Norman Conquest
14:22 Death & Legacy

Music: "VOICE OF PRAYER" by "Noel Malekar"
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSpEjSoiZ6c

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