1. | Ealdorman of Wiltshire Aethelhelm (son of King of England Aethelred, I). Other Events and Attributes:
Family/Spouse: Aethelglyth, of Mercia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] Children:
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Notes: Died:
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Notes: Occupation: Aethelwulf married Queen Consort of Wessex Osburga in 830, and was divorced. Osburga (daughter of Grand Butler of England of Hampshire Oslac) died in 855. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
5. | Queen Consort of Wessex Osburga (daughter of Grand Butler of England of Hampshire Oslac); died in 855. Other Events and Attributes:
Notes: She is best known for Asser's story about a book of Saxon songs which she showed to Alfred and his brothers, offering to give the book to whoever could first memorise it, a challenge which Alfred took up and won. This exhibits the interest of high status ninth-century women in books, and their role in educating their children.
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Notes: Known as the first King of All England, he was forced into exile at the court of Charlemagne, by the powerful Offa, King of Mercia. Egbert returned to England in 802 and was recognized as king of Wessex. He defeated the rival Mercians at the bat tle of Ellendun in 825. In 829, the Northumbrians accepted his overlordship and he was proclaimed "Bretwalda" or sole ruler of Britain. Egbert married Princess of Quentin Redburga. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
9. | Princess of Quentin Redburga (daughter of King of the Franks Pepin Quentin, III and Bertrada Martel, II). Other Events and Attributes:
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10. | Grand Butler of England of Hampshire Oslac Other Events and Attributes:
Notes: an important figure in the royal court and household. Oslac is described as a descendant of King Cerdic's Jutish nephews, Stuf and Wihtgar, who conquered the Isle of Wight.
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