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HistoryEdward The ConfessorEdward was the son of Ethelred II 'the Unready' and Emma, the daughter ofRichard I of Normandy. The family was exiled in Normandy after the Danishinvasion of 1013, but returned the following year and negotiated Ethelred'sreinstatement. After Ethelred's death in 1016 the Danes again took control ofEngland. Edward lived in exile until 1041, when he returned to theLondon court of his half brother, Hardecanute. He became king in 1042.Much of his reign was peaceful and prosperous. Skirmishes with the Scotsand Welsh were only occasional and internal administration was maintained.The financial and judicial systems were efficient and trade was good. However, Edward's introductionto court of some Norman friends prompted resentment, particularly in the houses of Mercia andWessex, which both held considerable power.For the first 11 years of Edward's reign the real ruler of England was Godwine, Earl of Wessex.Edward married Godwine's daughter Edith in 1045, but this could not prevent a breach between thetwo men in 1049. Two years later, with the support of Leofric of Mercia, Edward outlawed Godwineand his family. However, Edward's continued favoritism caused problems with his nobles and in 1052Godwine and his sons returned. The magnates were not prepared to engage them in civil war andforced the king to make terms. Godwine's lands were returned to him and many of Edward's Normanfavourites were exiled.When Godwine died in 1053, his son Harold took over. It was he, rather than Edward, whosubjugated Wales in 1063 and negotiated with the rebellious Northumbrians in 1065. Consequently,shortly before his death, Edward named Harold as his successor even though he may already havepromised the crown to a distant cousin, William, Duke of Normandy. He died on 4 January 1066 andwas buried in the abbey he had constructed at Westminster.Andreas Nikolaou, 2AI Miss YouI was living in such a selfish worldI couldn’t trust anyone, I couldn’t say a wordBut you came in my life and made it happier thanbeforeYou became my best friend my sweet, little dog.When I miss you and I feel sad,When I want to hug you and listen to your bark,I remind myself how lucky I amTo have someone so special to miss, just like youare!When I miss you during the day,I don’t need to go far away.I just have to look in my heart and soul,Because there is the place where you will alwaysbelongMy pain and suffering can not come to an end.I can’t stop crying for you my little dog, my friendDistance will NEVER break me apart from youBecause a part of my heart will always belong toyou.I miss you so much and nothing seems the same,But it becomes easier everydayBecause when God calls us one by oneOur family chain will link againYou were, are, and will be an important part ofmy lifeI will always love you and this is not a lieI will never forget you, my little friendUntil the day we will meet again…Foteini Angelopoulou, 4APASCAL Platinum 7th Edition 21