Cnut appoints Stigand to church at Assandun (jan 1, 1020 – jun 8, 1042)
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Stigand appointed to Assandun, the church built to atone for and commemorate the most decisive battle of the Danish conquest. Durinmg this time, he musgt have had a position at Cnut's court, as he is known to have witnessed charters. Here, he may have grown close to Emma of Normandy.
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