Ealdgyth was born around 922 and died after 1016. She was the wife of Edmund Ironside who succeeded his father to the throne 23rd April 1016. They had two children, Edmund and Edward. After Cnut seized the throne in 1016, Continue reading Ealdgyth, wife of Edmund Ironside, b. c. 922
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
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
Aelfgifu of Northampton was born around 990 and died around 1044. She was the first wife of King Cnut the Great and the mother of King Harold I. She was was the daughter of Aelfhelm, Earldorman of Northumbria. Cnut set Continue reading Aelfgifu of Northampton 990 – 1044
Edith of Wessex was born in 1025 and died 18th December 1075. She was the eldest daughter of Earl Godwin of Wessex. She married Edward the Confessor but they had no children. When her husband died in 1066 her brother Continue reading Edith of Wessex 1025 – 1075
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
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
Aelfgifu was the wife of King Edmund I and mother of King Eadwig and King Edgar. After her husband Edmund was murdered, her two sons were passed over in favour of Edmund’s brother Eadred because they were too young to Continue reading Aelfgifu of Shaftesbury d. 944
