1. | King 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:
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." 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] Children:
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2. | King 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:
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] |
3. | 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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4. | King of England Egbert was born in 775 (son of King of Kent Ealhmund and Queen of Kent UnNamed); died on 4 Feb 839 in Winchester, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom. Other Events and Attributes:
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] |
5. | 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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6. | 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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8. | King of Kent Ealhmund was born in 750 (son of Eafa, of Wessex); died in 784. Other Events and Attributes:
Ealhmund married Queen of Kent UnNamed. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
9. | Queen of Kent UnNamed (daughter of King of Kent AEthelbert, II). Other Events and Attributes:
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10. | King of the Franks Pepin Quentin, III was born in 714 in , , , Australia (son of King of the Franks Charles Martel and Swanahilde, of Alemmania); died on 24 Sep 768 in St. Denis, France. Other Events and Attributes:
Pepin married Bertrada Martel, II in 740. Bertrada (daughter of Count of Laon Heribert Martel and Bertrada) was born in 720; died on 12 Jul 783. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
11. | Bertrada Martel, II was born in 720 (daughter of Count of Laon Heribert Martel and Bertrada); died on 12 Jul 783. Other Events and Attributes:
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