Redburga was the wife of King Egbert of Wessex. She is alleged to have been the daughter of King Charlemagne of France though some sources indicate this is just a legend. Very little is known of her life. She is Continue reading Redburga, wife of King Egbert
King Egbert of Wessex was born in 770 and died in 839. He was the son of Ealmund of Kent; his mother’s identity is not known. He married Redburga, alleged to be the daughter of King Charlemagne of France. In Continue reading King Egbert of Wessex 770 – 839
Wulfthryth of Wessex was the wife of King Aethelred I of Wessex. Very little is known of her life and the identity of her parents is unknown. Aethelred became King in 865 and Wulfthryth became Queen consort. The couple had two Continue reading Wulfthryth of Wessex d.902
Burgred became King of Mercia in 852. Very little is known of his life before this time. Once King he wanted to increase control over northern Wales. He made an alliance with King Aethelwulf of Wessex and married his daughter, Continue reading Burgred of Mercia d. 902
Aelfwynn was born around 888. The date of her death is not known for certain, but a religious woman named Aelfwynn received a gift of land from King Eadred in 948 so her death was after this date. In 950 Continue reading Aelfwynn of Mercia 888 – c950
Ecgwynn of Mercia was the first consort of King Edward the Elder. The date of her birth is not known and the date of her death is thought to be around 901. She bore Edward the Elder two children: a Continue reading Ecgwynn of Mercia d. c 901
Aelfthryth was the youngest daughter of King Alfred the Great. The date of her birth is thought to have been around 877 and she died on 7th June 929. She married Baldwin II of Flanders and they had four children. Continue reading Aelfthryth Countess of Flanders 877 – 929
Aethelweard was a younger son of King Alfred the Great. The date of his birth is not known; he died in 920 (exact date not known). He married and had three children, but the name of his wife is unknown. Continue reading Aethelweard Son of King Alfred d. 920
Edward the Elder was born around 874 and died 17th July 924. He was the eldest son of King Alfred the Great and Ealhswith of Mercia. Edward became King after Alfred died 26th October 899. He had three wives who gave Continue reading King Edward the Elder 874 – 924
Aethelflaed was born around 870 and died 12th June 918. She was the elder daughter of King Alfred the Great and married Aethelred of Mercia. After the death of Aethelred in 911 she assumed the title Lady of the Mercians, a Continue reading Aethelflaed of Mercia 870 – 918
