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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Eadflaed (daughter of King of England Edward, the Elder and Aelfaeda, of Wiltshire).

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Nun


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  King of England Edward, the ElderKing of England Edward, the Elder was born in 869 (son of King of England Alfred, the Great and Ealhswith Mucil); died on 17 Jul 925 in Farndon-on-Dee, Chester, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom; was buried in Winchester Cathedral, London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Also Known As : Edward, The Elder
    • Occupation: King of Wessex
    • Stories and Notes: King of the West Saxons. He succeeded his father Alfred the Great in 899. He reconquered southeast England and the Midlands from the Danes, uniting Wessex and Mercia with the help of his sister Aethelflaed. By the time of his death his kingdom was the most powerful in the British Isles. He was succeeded by his son Athelstan. Edward extended the system of burghal defence begun by Alfred, building new burhs, for example at Hertford and Buckingham, and twin burghs at Bedford and Stamford
    • To Lady Kathleen: 28 x great grandfather
    • Occupation: 899 to 924; King of England

    Notes:

    Occupation:
    He defeated the Danes (918), taking East Anglia, and also conquered Mercia (918) and Northumbria (920).

    Edward married Aelfaeda, of Wiltshire in 899. Aelfaeda (daughter of Ealdorman of Wiltshire Aethelhelm and Aethelglyth, of Mercia) was born in 878; died in 920. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Aelfaeda, of Wiltshire was born in 878 (daughter of Ealdorman of Wiltshire Aethelhelm and Aethelglyth, of Mercia); died in 920.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Also Known As : Elfleda
    • To Lady Kathleen: Great GrandParent

    Children:
    1. Edhilda, of England died on 26 Jan 946.
    2. Eadgyth, of England died on 26 Jan 946 in , , , Germany.
    3. Edgifu, of England was born in 904; died in 955.
    4. King of Kent Aelfweard was born in 904; died in 924.
    5. Aelfgifu
    6. 1. Eadflaed
    7. Eadhild
    8. Edwin, of Wessex died in 933.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  King of England Alfred, the GreatKing of England Alfred, the Great was born in 849 in Wantage, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom (son of King of England Aethelwulf and Queen Consort of Wessex Osburga); died on 26 Oct 899 in , , England, United Kingdom; was buried in Winchester Cathedral, London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Also Known As : Alfred the Great, Father of the English Navy
    • Stories and Notes: Anglo-Saxon king 871–899 who defended England against Danish invasion and founded the first English navy. He succeeded his brother Aethelred to the throne of Wessex in 871, and a new legal code came into force during his reign. He encouraged the translation of scholarly works from Latin (some he translated himself), and promoted the development of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. This ensured that his deeds were recorded in history as legends and we know more about him than any other Anglo Saxon King.
    • Stories and Notes: He was superior to all his brothers .. both in wisdom and in all good habits, and furthermore because he was warlike beyond measure and victorious in almost all battles' - Asser's Life of Alfred, 893 AD
    • To Lady Kathleen: 29 x great grandfather
    • Occupation: 871 to 899; King of England

    Notes:

    Alfred created a series of fortifications to surround his kingdom and provide needed security from invasion. The Anglo-Saxon word for these forts, "burh", has come down to us in the common place-name suffix, "bury." He also constructed a fleet of ships to augment his other defenses, and in so doing became known as the "Father of the English Navy." The reign of Alfred was known for more than military success. He was a codifier of law, a promoter of education and a suppor|er of the arts. He, himself, was a scholar and translated Latin books into the Anglo-Saxon tongue. The definitive contemporary work on Alfred's life is an unfinished account in Latin by Asser, a Welshman, bishop of Sherbourne and Alfred's counsellor. After his death, he was buried in his capital city of Winchester, and is the only English monarch in history to carry the title, "the Great."

    Occupation:
    He prevented the Danish conquest of England, defeating them at Edington after a campaign of guerrila warfare. After his victory he allowed the Danes to keep their conquests in Mercia and East Anglia provided that Guthrum, their King, was convert ed to Christianity. Alfred built a navy of Warships to defend the south coast against further Danish invasions and protected Wessex with a chain of fortifications. He took London (886),this gaining control of all England except the Danish areas.

    Alfred married Ealhswith Mucil in 868 in Winchester, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom. Ealhswith (daughter of Earl of Gaine Aethelred Mucil and Eadburga, of Mercia) was born in 852 in Mercia, England; died on 5 Dec 905 in St. Mary's Abbey, Winchester, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Ealhswith Mucil was born in 852 in Mercia, England (daughter of Earl of Gaine Aethelred Mucil and Eadburga, of Mercia); died on 5 Dec 905 in St. Mary's Abbey, Winchester, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: She was a noble Mercian lady. She became a nun at widowhood. Reputed as a saint after death.
    • To Lady Kathleen: Great GrandParent

    Children:
    1. Countess of Flanders Aefthryth died on 7 Jun 929 in , , Flanders, Belgium.
    2. 2. King of England Edward, the Elder was born in 869; died on 17 Jul 925 in Farndon-on-Dee, Chester, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom; was buried in Winchester Cathedral, London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom.
    3. Queen of the Mercia Lady Aethelflaed was born in 869; died in 918.
    4. Atheistan Saxons was born in 878.

  3. 6.  Ealdorman of Wiltshire Aethelhelm (son of King of England Aethelred, I).

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • To Lady Kathleen: Great GrandParent

    Aethelhelm married Aethelglyth, of Mercia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Aethelglyth, of Mercia

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Also Known As : Elswitha
    • To Lady Kathleen: Great GrandParent

    Children:
    1. 3. Aelfaeda, of Wiltshire was born in 878; died in 920.
    2. Aethelfrith, of Wessex was born in 870; died in 927.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  King of England AethelwulfKing of England Aethelwulf was born in 795 (son of King of England Egbert and Princess of Quentin Redburga); died on 13 Jan 858; was buried in Winchester Cathedral, London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Stories and Notes: Aethelwulf was the son of Egbert and a sub-king of Kent. He assumed the throne of Wessex upon his father's death in 839. His reign is characterized by Viking invasions and repulsions common to all English rulers of the time, but the making of war was not his chief claim to fame. Aethelwulf is remembered, however dimly, as a highly religious man who cared about the establishment and preservation of the church. He was also a wealthy man and controlled vast resources. Out of these resources, he gave generously, to Rome and to religious houses that were in need.
    • To Lady Kathleen: 30th great-grandfather
    • Occupation: 825 to 839; Under-King of Kent
    • Occupation: 839-856; King of Wessex in England
    • Occupation: 856 to 858; Under-King of Kent (2nd TIme)

    Notes:

    Occupation:
    Abdicated, renown for his military prowess, he reputedly defeated 350 viking ships in 851. He reduced taxation, endowed the Church, made lay lands inheritable, and provided systems of poor relief.

    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]


  2. 9.  Queen Consort of Wessex Osburga (daughter of Grand Butler of England of Hampshire Oslac); died in 855.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • To Lady Kathleen: 30th great-grandmother

    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.

    Children:
    1. King of England Aethelberht was born in 836 in , Wessex, England, United Kingdom; died in 866 in Sherborne, Dorset, England, United Kingdom.
    2. King of England Aethelbald was born in 834; died on 20 Dec 860.
    3. King of England Aethelred, I was born in 844; died in 871 in Wimborne, Dorset, England, United Kingdom; was buried in Wimborne Minster - Church of St. Cuthburga, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England, United Kingdom.
    4. 4. King of England Alfred, the Great was born in 849 in Wantage, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom; died on 26 Oct 899 in , , England, United Kingdom; was buried in Winchester Cathedral, London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom.
    5. King of Kent Aethelstan was born in 830; and died.
    6. Queen of Mercia AEthelswith

  3. 10.  Earl of Gaine Aethelred Mucil (son of Mucel Nevil); died in 871 in Merton, Devonshire, England, United Kingdom.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Also Known As : Aethelred, The Great, Nevil - Mucil
    • Occupation: Earl & Ealdorman of the Gainas
    • Occupation: See Notes
    • To Lady Kathleen: Great GrandParent

    Notes:

    Occupation:
    Edburgh of the Royal House of Mercia Eoldorman: an important personage (Shire Officer) who participated in the Witan(Parliament). The title later evolved into Earl.

    Aethelred married Eadburga, of Mercia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Eadburga, of Mercia (daughter of Wigmund, of Mercia and Elfleda, of Mercia).

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • To Lady Kathleen: Great GrandParent

    Children:
    1. 5. Ealhswith Mucil was born in 852 in Mercia, England; died on 5 Dec 905 in St. Mary's Abbey, Winchester, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom.

  5. 12.  King of England Aethelred, IKing of England Aethelred, I was born in 844 (son of King of England Aethelwulf and Queen Consort of Wessex Osburga); died in 871 in Wimborne, Dorset, England, United Kingdom; was buried in Wimborne Minster - Church of St. Cuthburga, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England, United Kingdom.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Stories and Notes: Succeeded his brother Aethelbert. Aethelred's reign was one long struggle against the Danes. Ivarr the Boneless and his brother Halfdan based in Dublin attacked and occupied York in 866 which became a Viking kingdom (Jorvik). The Danes marched south and occupied Nottingham. In 869 they sailed to East Anglia where they killed the local king Edmund. Wessex was then threatened and Aethered and his brother Alfred were engaged in a series of battles with the Danes Ivarr, Halfdan and Guthrun at Reading, Ashdown and Basing. During 870/871 the Danes sacked and plundered their way through the countryside. The next major engagement was at Meretun, in Hampshire, which was an indecisive battle. Aethelred was seriously injured in the battle and died of his wounds at Witchampton, near Wimbourne, where he was buried.
    • To Lady Kathleen: 30 x great uncle
    • Occupation: 865-871; King of England

    Notes:

    Died:
    Killed by the Danes in Battle at Martin, about 25m. north of
    Wimborne

    Children:
    1. 6. Ealdorman of Wiltshire Aethelhelm