Wulfrune was the wife of Aelfhelm of York who died in 1006. Very little is known of her life. She was the mother of three children including Aelfgifu of Northampton, the first wife of King Cnut the Great and the Continue reading Wulfrune of York fl 1000
Aelfhelm of York died in 1006. His date of birth is not known. He was the son of Wulfrun, a wealthy noblewoman and landowner. Details of his father are not known. His daughter, Aelfgifu of Northampton, was the first wife Continue reading Aelfhelm of York d. 1006
Cnut was born in 995 and died 12th November 1035. He was the son of Sweyn Forkbeard who invaded England and took the throne from King Aethelred the Unready in 1013. After Sweyn’s death in 1014, the throne returned to Continue reading King Cnut the Great 995 – 1035
Sweyn Forkbeard was born in 960 in Norway and died 3rd February 1014. He was nicknamed Forkbeard because he had a long forked beard. Sweyn succeeded his father, Harald Bluetooth, as King of Denmark in 986. He made many raids Continue reading King Sweyn Forkbeard 960 – 1014
Edmund was born in 960 (exact date not known) and died 30th November 1016. He was the second son of King Aethelred the Unready by his first wife Aelfgifu of York. Edmund earned the nickname Ironside for his bravery fighting the Continue reading King Edmund II Ironside 990 – 1016
Aethelstan was born in 985 and died 25th June 1014. He was the eldest son of King Aethelred the Unready and his first wife Aelfgifu of York. Aethelstan was known as Aetheling because he was a son of a King, Continue reading Aethelstan Aetheling 985 – 1014
Emma was born in 985 and died 6th March 1052. She was the daughter of Robert, Duke of Normandy and became the second wife of King Aethelred the Unready as part of an agreement between England and Normandy. Emma married Continue reading Emma of Normandy 985 – 1052
Aelfgifu of York was born around 963 and died in 1002. She was the daughter of Thored of Northumberland and the first wife of King Aethelred the Unready. Her son Edmund, known as Ironside, became King in 1016. Family Continue reading Aelfgifu of York c. 963 – 1002
Aethelred the Unready was born around 966 and died 23rd April 1016. He was the son of King Edgar and his second wife Aelfthryth. He became King after his half-brother Edward the Martyr was murdered at Corfe Castle 18th March 978. Aethelred Continue reading King Aethelred the Unready 966 – 1016
Edmund was the eldest son of King Edgar and his second wife Aelfthryth. He was born around 965 and died around 972. Family tree for Edmund, son of King Edgar showing: parents siblings
