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saint ed·ward the con·fes·sor

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  1. Edward the Confessor, Saint Edward the Confessor, St. Edward the Confessornoun

    son of Ethelred the Unready; King of England from 1042 to 1066; he founded Westminster Abbey where he was eventually buried (1003-1066)

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  1. saint edward the confessor

    Saint Edward the Confessor is a significant figure in the history of English Christianity, known for being one of the last Anglo-Saxon kings of England before the Norman Conquest. He reigned from 1042 to 1066. He was canonized as a saint in 1161 by Pope Alexander III, largely for his piety and alleged miraculous powers. Edward was known as "the Confessor" due to his reputation for being deeply religious and his commitment to chastity. He is also known for commissioning the building of Westminster Abbey. Today, he is considered the patron saint of kings, difficult marriages, and separated spouses.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of saint edward the confessor in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of saint edward the confessor in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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