British Royal Family Trees
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
Edward was the son of King Edgar by his first wife Aethelflaed. He was born in 963 and became King on 8th July 975 after his father’s death. He was murdered in Corfe Castle on 18th March 978 by supporters of Continue reading King Edward the Martyr 963 – 978
Aelfthryth was the second wife of King Edgar and mother of Edmund and King Aethelred (the Unready). She was born around 945 and died 17th November 1000. Family tree for Aelfthryth, second wife of King Edgar: parents partner children
Aethelflaed was the first wife of King Edgar, known as ‘The Peaceful’. She was the mother of King Edward the Martyr who was murdered by supporters of King Aethelred the Unready. Very little is known of her life but she Continue reading Aethelflaed the Fair d. c 964
Edgar, known as ‘The Peaceful’ was the youngest son of King Edmund I. He married twice and had three children. Family tree for Edgar, son of Edmund I showing: parents siblings partners children