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A blog by Elena Maria Vidal.
Christmas 1065 was one of the most significant Christmases in England's
history. Thanes and their families, bishops and two Archbishops gathered
in Westminster for the king's Christmas feast and for the consecration
of newly built Cathedral Church of St Peter (Westminster), close to the
king's palace on Thorny Island. However, during the twelve days of
Christmas the childless King Edward died thus setting in motion a not
unexpected succession crisis. (Read entire post.)
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Courteous comments are welcome. If a comment is not published, it may be due to a technical error. At any rate, do not take offense; it is nothing personal. Slanderous comments will not be published. Anonymity may be tolerated, but politeness is required.
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