Edgar of England

Summary

Edgar of England is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Kingdom of Wessex^[2]. He was born on 943^[3]. He passed away in Winchester^[4]. He died on July 8, 975^[5]. He worked as a politician^[6] and monarch^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,002 views/month, #6,136 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Edgar of England's place of birth was Kingdom of Wessex^[2].
• Edgar of England died in Winchester^[4].
• Edgar of England was born on 943^[3].
• Edgar of England was born on 944^[9].
• Edgar of England died on July 8, 975^[5].
• Edgar of England is buried at Glastonbury Abbey^[10].
• Edgar of England's father was Edmund I^[11].
• Edgar of England's mother was Ælfgifu of Shaftesbury^[12].
• Among Edgar of England's spouses was Ælfthryth^[13].
• Among Edgar of England's spouses was Æthelflæd^[14].
• Among Edgar of England's spouses was Wulthryth^[15].
• A child of Edgar of England was Edward the Martyr^[16].
• A child of Edgar of England was Edith of Wilton^[17].
• A child of Edgar of England was Æthelred the Unready^[18].
• A child of Edgar of England was Edmund Ætheling^[19].
• Edgar of England held citizenship in Kingdom of England^[20].
• Edgar of England's professions included politician^[6].
• Edgar of England worked as a monarch^[7].
• Edgar of England held the position of monarch of England^[21].
• Edgar of England held the position of King of Mercia^[22].
• Edgar of England is recorded as male^[23].
• Edgar of England's instance of is recorded as human^[24].
• Edgar of England's family is recorded as House of Wessex^[25].
• Edgar of England's noble title is recorded as king^[26].
• Edgar of England's Commons category is recorded as Edgar of England^[27].

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Origins and Family

Edgar of England was born in Kingdom of Wessex^[2]. Recorded date of birth include 943^[3] and 944^[9]. His father was Edmund I^[11]. His mother was Ælfgifu of Shaftesbury^[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician^[6] and monarch^[7]. Positions held include monarch of England^[21], a historical position^[28], in Kingdom of England^[29], founded in 0871^[30] and King of Mercia^[22].

Personal Life

Spouses include Ælfthryth^[13], a monarch^[31], 0940–1000^[32], of Kingdom of England^[33]; Æthelflæd^[14], a consort^[34], 0901–0962^[35]; and Wulthryth^[15], a nun^[36], 0901–0985^[37]. Children include Edward the Martyr^[16], a monarch^[38], 0962–0978^[39], of Kingdom of England^[40], specialised in politics^[41]; Edith of Wilton^[17], a nun^[42], 0961–0984^[43], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[44]; Æthelred the Unready^[18], a monarch^[45], 0967–1016^[46], of Kingdom of England^[47]; and Edmund Ætheling^[19], 0965–0971^[48].

Death and Burial

Edgar of England died on July 8, 975^[5]. He passed away in Winchester^[4]. Burial took place at Glastonbury Abbey^[10].

Why It Matters

Edgar of England ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,002 views/month, #6,136 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[49] He is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[50]

FAQs

Where was Edgar of England born?

Edgar of England was born in Kingdom of Wessex^[2].

Where did Edgar of England die?

Edgar of England died in Winchester^[4].

Who were Edgar of England's parents?

Edgar of England's father was Edmund I^[11]. Edgar of England's mother was Ælfgifu of Shaftesbury^[12].

Who was Edgar of England married to?

Edgar of England's spouses include Ælfthryth^[13], Æthelflæd^[14], and Wulthryth^[15].

What did Edgar of England do for work?

Edgar of England worked as politician^[6] and monarch^[7].