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unusual facts about King Edward the Confessor



Bournemouth Borough Council

The colours of the shield, the main part of the coat of arms, are taken from the royal arms of King Edward the Confessor, in whose royal estate the area now known as Bournemouth was situated.

Odell Castle

The land where Odell Castle stood was originally owned by Levenot, a thane of King Edward the Confessor.

Purser

The development of the warrant officer system began in 1040 when five English ports began furnishing warships to King Edward the Confessor in exchange for certain privileges, they also furnished crews whose officers were the Master, Boatswain, Carpenter and Cook.


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