# Edgar Ætheling - King-elect of England

URL: https://english-history.com/rulers/edgar-aetheling
Reign: October - December 1066
Born-Died: c. 1052 - c. 1125
Dynasty: House of Wessex
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edgar_%C3%86theling

After Harold's death at Hastings, leading English magnates proclaimed the young Edgar king. He was never crowned and submitted to William the Conqueror within weeks, making his reign largely nominal.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Harold II](https://english-history.com/rulers/harold-ii)
- Succeeded by: [William I](https://english-history.com/rulers/william-i)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1066 - [Edward the Confessor dies](https://english-history.com/timeline/1066-edward-the-confessor-dies)
- 1066 - [Harold Godwinson is crowned king](https://english-history.com/timeline/1066-harold-godwinson-is-crowned-king)
- 1066 - [Battle of Stamford Bridge](https://english-history.com/timeline/1066-battle-of-stamford-bridge)
- 1066 - [William of Normandy lands in England](https://english-history.com/timeline/1066-william-of-normandy-lands-in-england)
- 1066 - [Battle of Hastings](https://english-history.com/timeline/1066-battle-of-hastings)
- 1066 - [William I is crowned king](https://english-history.com/timeline/1066-william-i-is-crowned-king)