Statements (108)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:King_of_England
gptkb:King |
| gptkbp:alliance |
gptkb:Normandy
marriage to Edith of Wessex |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:the_English_Reformation
Anglo-Saxon culture the cult of saints the establishment of the English church the establishment of the English monarchy the development of English identity the establishment of Westminster Abbey as a royal church the establishment of royal authority in England the preservation of Anglo-Saxon culture the promotion of monasticism in England |
| gptkbp:birth_year |
1003
|
| gptkbp:born |
c. 1003
|
| gptkbp:burial_place |
gptkb:Westminster_Abbey
|
| gptkbp:character_traits |
gptkb:Just
gptkb:Loyal gptkb:Noble gptkb:Charismatic gptkb:Courageous gptkb:Wise Compassionate Visionary Religious Diplomatic Strategic Fair Resilient Benevolent Peaceful Honorable Devout Pious |
| gptkbp:childless |
gptkb:true
|
| gptkbp:conflict |
Godwin family
|
| gptkbp:contemporary |
gptkb:William_the_Conqueror
|
| gptkbp:council |
gptkb:Council_of_Westminster
|
| gptkbp:crowned |
1066
April 3, 1043 1066-04-03 |
| gptkbp:cultural_contribution |
Patron of the arts
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
English history
inspired literature and art |
| gptkbp:death |
1066
|
| gptkbp:death_year |
1066
|
| gptkbp:depicted_in |
various historical texts
|
| gptkbp:died |
January 5, 1066
|
| gptkbp:dynasty |
gptkb:House_of_Wessex
|
| gptkbp:father |
gptkb:Ethelred_the_Unready
|
| gptkbp:feast_day |
October 13
|
| gptkbp:historical_event |
gptkb:Norman_Conquest
|
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
shaped the future of England
|
| gptkbp:historical_period |
Anglo-Saxon England
Early Middle Ages |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
last Anglo-Saxon king of England
Last Anglo-Saxon king |
| gptkbp:historical_source |
gptkb:Anglo-Saxon_Chronicle
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Edward the Confessor
|
| gptkbp:influence |
Anglo-Saxon England
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
the development of the English legal system
subsequent English kings |
| gptkbp:international_relations |
Support for Normandy
|
| gptkbp:known_for |
gptkb:devotion
building Westminster Abbey promoting peace Building Westminster Abbey supporting the church his diplomatic relations with other kingdoms his efforts to reform the church his role in the succession crisis being a saint his efforts to strengthen the monarchy. his close ties with Normandy his efforts to maintain peace with Scotland his emphasis on Christian values in governance his emphasis on justice and fairness his role in the development of English law his vision of a united England his role in the transition from Anglo-Saxon to Norman rule |
| gptkbp:legacy |
gptkb:Saint
influenced English monarchy |
| gptkbp:mother |
gptkb:Emma_of_Normandy
|
| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:The_Confessor
gptkb:the_Confessor |
| gptkbp:notable_burials |
gptkb:Westminster_Abbey
|
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:Harthacnut
|
| gptkbp:reform |
Church reforms
|
| gptkbp:reign |
gptkb:monarchy
1042 1066 1042-1066 24 years 1042 – 1066 |
| gptkbp:reign_end |
1066
|
| gptkbp:reign_start |
1042
|
| gptkbp:religion |
gptkb:Christianity
|
| gptkbp:reputation |
pious and just ruler
|
| gptkbp:saint |
Canonized by Pope Alexander III
|
| gptkbp:significant_event |
gptkb:Norman_Conquest
|
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Edith_of_Wessex
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Harold_II
|
| gptkbp:title |
gptkb:King_of_the_English
gptkb:King_of_England |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Westminster_Abbey
gptkb:monarchy |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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