Biography of the sainted monarch suggests that his Norman friendships led to William the Conqueror's invasion upon his death.

Local church in Des Moines, Iowa, offers a brief biography of the monarch who commissioned Westminster Abbey and was later sainted.

Provides the entire ancient text of The Life of King Edward Confessor. Includes an archive of images that accompany the text.

Discover a biography of the last Saxon king to rule England who was crowned in 1042 CE. Includes a prayer for Edward.

Find a concise encyclopedia entry for the last Saxon king, forever remembered as the man who founded Westminster Abbey.

Profile examines how Edward's Norman connections paved the way for William's invasion. Includes hyperlinks to related figures.

Examines how several twists of dynastic fate resulted in the accession of the unlikely sovereign. Includes a chronology of events.