"Edward the Confessor" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

Etymology: Calque of Old English Ēadƿeard Andettere and Calque of Latin Eduardus Confessor. The "Confessor" title refers to his reputation as a Christian saint who did not suffer martyrdom, as opposed to his uncle Edward the Martyr. Etymology templates: {{cal|en|ang|Ēadƿeard Andettere}} Calque of Old English Ēadƿeard Andettere, {{cal|en|la|Eduardus Confessor}} Calque of Latin Eduardus Confessor Head templates: {{en-prop|head=Edward the Confessor}} Edward the Confessor
  1. An English king (c. 1005 – 1066), last monarch of the House of Wessex. Wikipedia link: Edward the Confessor, Edward the Martyr
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