What did Edward's father, Edgar, support?
Viking integration
Military expansion
Monastic reform
Trade with Europe
Answer
Edgar, Edward the Confessor's father, enthusiastically supported monastic reform, which aimed to restore the discipline and spirituality of English monasteries. Motivated by both religious fervor and political interests, Edgar worked alongside Saint Dunstan and other influential figures to enforce strict adherence to the Benedictine Rule, promote education and learning within monasteries, and combat widespread corruption among clergy.
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