The True Story of Edith the Fair | King & Conqueror

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Edith the Fair, also remembered as Edith Swanneck, was an 11th-century Anglo-Scandinavian noblewoman who lived through one of the most turbulent periods in English history, witnessing the reigns of six English kings. Among these rulers was her lover, King Harold Godwinson, with whom she had six children, though they never formally married. Despite this, Edith's importance was never diminished; she was one of England's wealthiest nobles and renowned as the most beautiful woman in the realm. Raised by her father, Thorkell the Tall, a Viking chief and lord of the legendary Jomsvikings, Edith grew up in a world marked by war and savagery. However, she maintained a gentle nature, earning the epithet "Swanneck"—or "gentle swan" in Old English. This tenderness was profoundly demonstrated when, after the Battle of Hastings, she walked through the carnage of the battlefield to identify Harold's mutilated body, ensuring he received a proper burial. This is a tale of War, love and unwavering loyalty, this is the story of Edith the Fair. 00:00 Introduction 01:39 Ancestry & Early Life 07:05 Relationship with Harold Godwinson 11:53 England at War & The Queen Who Never Was 15:20 Edith Walks through the battlefield Music: "VOICE OF PRAYER" by "Noel Malekar" Video Link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSpEjSoiZ6c Channel Link: / @noelmalekarmusic Follow on : Instagram - / cinematicnoel Soundcloud - / cinematicnoel #historyprofiles #edith #ediththefair #edithswanneck #kingandconqueror #haroldgodwinson #king #battleofhastings #hastings #thorkell #medieval #medievalengland #williamtheconqueror #viralnow #lovestory #love #lover #oldlovestory #medievalqueens #queen #queens #vikings #viking #godwins #sadlove #sadlovestory #viral #viralnow #viralvideo #trendingnow #trendingvideo #treding #trend #fypage #fypyoutube #fypviral #fyp #fypシ #fypシ゚