The replacement of his archbishop Robert of Jumièges by Stigand angered the pope.
One legend tells that this king gave his ring to a poor beggar who was actually St. John the Evangelist. The replacement of his archbishop Robert of Jumièges by Stigand angered the pope. Through his marriage to (+) Edith of Wessex, this monarch's early reign was dominated by Godwine, the earl of Wessex. He warred with the historical Scottish king Macbeth. He ultimately provoked an invasion by promising the crown both to his advisor's son (*) Harold and to the Norman Duke William II. For 10 points, name this saintly king of England whose 1066 death led to the Battle of Hastings.
One legend tells that this king gave his ring to a poor beggar who was actually St. John the Evangelist.
{Edward} the {Confessor} [prompt on {Edward}]