1. | 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. Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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2. | Queen Consort of Wessex Osburga ![]() 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. Osburga married King of England Aethelwulf in 830, and was divorced. Aethelwulf (son of King of England Egbert and Princess of Quentin Redburga) was born in 795; died on 13 Jan 858; was buried in Winchester Cathedral, London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Aethelbald married Judith, of the West Franks in 860 (Annulled). Judith (daughter of King of the West Franks Charles, II and Ermentrude, of Orleans) was born in 844; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
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Notes: Died: Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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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]
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7. | King of Kent Aethelstan ![]() Other Events and Attributes:
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8. | Queen of Mercia AEthelswith ![]() Family/Spouse: Burgred, of Mercia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
9. | Ealdorman of Wiltshire Aethelhelm ![]() Other Events and Attributes:
Family/Spouse: Aethelglyth, of Mercia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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10. | Countess of Flanders Aefthryth ![]() Other Events and Attributes:
Aefthryth married Count of Flanders Baldwin, II in 893. Baldwin (son of Count of Flanders Baldwin, I and Judith, of the West Franks) was born in 863; died on 10 Sep 918. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Notes: Occupation: Edward married Ecgwyn, of England in 893. Ecgwyn died in 901. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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]
Edward married Eadgifu, of Kent in 919. Eadgifu (daughter of Ealdorman of Kent Sigehelm) died on 25 Aug 968. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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12. | Queen of the Mercia Lady Aethelflaed ![]() |
13. | Atheistan Saxons ![]() Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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