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Eadgifu of Kent (also Edgiva or Ediva; in or before 903 – in or after 966) was the third wife of Edward the Elder, King of Wessex.
Jul 4, 2015 · The best estimate of a birthdate for Eadgifu is c. 901. She was the daughter of Ealdorman Sigehelm of Kent. She owned extensive and widespread landholdings in Kent and held Minster in Thanet, and possibly Ely. Edward the Elder had been living with a woman named Ecgwynn at this father’s court.
Aug 27, 2022 · Eadgifu of Kent (also Edgiva or Ediva) (died August 25, 968) was the third wife of Edward the Elder, King of England. Eadgifu was the daughter of Sigehelm, Ealdorman of Kent (died 903). She became the mother of two sons, Edmund I of England, later King Edmund I, and Eadred of England, later King Eadred, and a daughter, Saint Eadburh of Winchester.
Dec 18, 2021 · Explore genealogy for Eadgifu (Kent) of Wessex born abt. 900 Kent, England died 968 England including father + descendants + 1 photos + 4 genealogist comments + more in the free family tree community.
Edgifu (d. 968) Queen of the English. Name variations: Eadgifu; Edgiva. Born before 905; died on August 25, 968; interred at Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury, Kent, England; daughter of Sigehelm, ealdorman of Kent; became second wife of Edward I the Elder (c. 870–924), king of the English (r. 899–924), around 905; children: Edgifu (c. 917–?);
Although doubts about the authenticity of Somner’s source are now unlikely to be resolved, a study of Eadgifu’s life and comparison with contemporary cases of shire administration and female secular power show that, at least in theory, the claim that she was governor of Kent is more credible than it may seem.
Sep 21, 2023 · Despite her recent success, Eadgifu soon suffered a spectacular fall from grace during the turbulent reign of her eldest grandson Eadwig, which once again left her exposed in the political microcosm of Kent.
