Eadwig
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Eadwig
Summary
Eadwig is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kingdom of Wessex[2]. He was born on 940[3]. He died in Gloucester[4]. He died on October 1, 959[5]. He worked as a monarch[6]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,450 views/month, #6,301 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Born in Kingdom of Wessex[2], Eadwig…
- Eadwig passed away in Gloucester[4].
- Eadwig was born on 940[3].
- Eadwig died on October 1, 959[5].
- Burial took place at Winchester Cathedral[8].
- Eadwig's father was Edmund I[9].
- Eadwig's mother was Ælfgifu of Shaftesbury[10].
- Eadwig was married to Ælfgifu[11].
- Eadwig held citizenship in Kingdom of England[12].
- Eadwig worked as a monarch[6].
- Eadwig held the position of monarch of England[13].
- Eadwig is recorded as male[14].
- Eadwig's instance of is recorded as human[15].
- Eadwig's family is recorded as House of Wessex[16].
- Eadwig's Commons category is recorded as Eadwig of England[17].
- Eadwig's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[18].
- Eadwig's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[19].
- Eadwig's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[20].
- Eadwig's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[21].
- Eadwig's sibling is recorded as Edgar of England[22].
Body
Origins and Family
Eadwig was born in Kingdom of Wessex[2]. He was born on 940[3]. His father was Edmund I[9]. His mother was Ælfgifu of Shaftesbury[10].
Career and Affiliations
Eadwig's professions included monarch[6]. He held the position of monarch of England[13].
Personal Life
Among Eadwig's spouses was Ælfgifu[11].
Death and Burial
Eadwig died on October 1, 959[5]. He died in Gloucester[4]. He is buried at Winchester Cathedral[8].
Why It Matters
Eadwig ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,450 views/month, #6,301 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 71 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]
FAQs
Where was Eadwig born?
Born in Kingdom of Wessex[2], Eadwig…
Where did Eadwig die?
Eadwig passed away in Gloucester[4].
Who were Eadwig's parents?
Eadwig's father was Edmund I[9]. Eadwig's mother was Ælfgifu of Shaftesbury[10].
Who was Eadwig married to?
Eadwig's spouses include Ælfgifu[11].
What did Eadwig do for work?
Eadwig worked as monarch[6].