He and his father had a strong claim to the throne. Edgar's father died in suspicious circumstances in 1054. Despite having the closest blood relation to Edward the Confessor he was too young. Although he did have the support of some nobles he needed more to become king.
Edgar Atheling was Edward the confessors nephew and that means he's a blood relative that also helped his claim to the throne.
Edgar Atheling have to be king because he was nephew of Edward the confessor. But why did Harold become a king???
because he was too young Evan though he was the closest blood relative.
He was 14
Yes, Edgar the Atheling was a member of the British royal family. He was the grandson of King Edmund Ironside and great-nephew of Edward the Confessor. Edgar was briefly proclaimed as king in 1066 but was quickly overthrown by William the Conqueror.
Edgar Atheling died after fighting many battles, he was captured and executed.
he was the great nephew of Edward and was blood related.His dad was also king.
because he was too young Evan though he was the closest blood relative.
King Edmund the second ironside
He was 14
Yes, Edgar the Atheling was a member of the British royal family. He was the grandson of King Edmund Ironside and great-nephew of Edward the Confessor. Edgar was briefly proclaimed as king in 1066 but was quickly overthrown by William the Conqueror.
Edgar Atheling died after fighting many battles, he was captured and executed.
Edgar Atheling died after fighting many battles, he was captured and executed.
he was the great nephew of Edward and was blood related.His dad was also king.
Prince Edgar Atheling was fourteen years old.
no he was 15
yes
not sure
chee se