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Emma of Normandy: The Greatest Early Medieval Queen

Emma of Normandy: The Greatest Early Medieval Queen

Discover the extraordinary life of Emma of Normandy, the formidable queen consort of Anglo-Saxon England, Denmark, and Norway. Married to two powerful monarchs, Æthelred the Unready and Canute the Great, Emma's story is one of strategic brilliance, resilience, and unparalleled influence. Her legacy is immortalized through her sons, Harthacnut and Edward the Confessor, who carried forward her indomitable spirit. Join us as we delve into the life of this remarkable medieval queen and her relentless pursuit of power and dynasty.

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Timeline

00:undefined:Introduction

01:24:undefined:Ancestry & Early Life

04:48:undefined:Marriage to Aethelred the Unready

13:20:undefined:Marriage to Cnut the Great

20:44:undefined:The Throne of England & Exile

26:17:undefined:The Queen Dowager & Reign of her son Harthacnut

31:20:undefined:The Reign of her son Edward, fall from grace & death