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Who was the first English monarch to be crowned in Westminster Abbey?

Question #149704. Asked by psnz.
Last updated Aug 25 2023.
Originally posted Aug 25 2023 6:52 PM.

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The first record was of William the Bastard who quickly became crowned William the Conqueror at Westminster Abbey.
The first documented coronation at Westminster was that of William the Conqueror on 25th December 1066. Before this year there had been no fixed location for the ceremony.

link https://www.westminster-abbey.org/about-the-abbey/history/coronations-at-the-abbey/a-history-of-coronations
Response last updated by BigTriviaDawg on Aug 25 2023.
Aug 25 2023, 6:56 PM
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