Edgar Aethling was supported primarily by the Anglo-Saxon nobility, particularly those who favored the restoration of the royal lineage after the death of Edward the Confessor. After the Norman Conquest in 1066, he received backing from various factions within England that opposed Norman rule, including some of the English aristocracy and local leaders. His claim to the throne was also supported by the Church, which sought to maintain Anglo-Saxon traditions and governance. However, his support ultimately proved insufficient to resist William the Conqueror's forces.
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