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Eadwig

King of the English (r. 955–959)

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Also known as Eaduuig · Edwy the Fair · Eaduuig, king of the English · Edwy All-Fair · Edwy, king of the English · Eaduuig of England

Born: 940
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1.Stated in Integrated Authority FileRetrieved 2015-10-17
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Died: October 1, 959
Birthplace: Kingdom of Wessex
Place of death: Gloucester
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1.Stated in Integrated Authority FileRetrieved 2014-12-31
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Citizenship: Kingdom of England
Occupation: monarch
Positions held: Monarch of England(0955–0959)
Spouse: Ælfgifu
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Eadwig was King of England from 23 November 955 until his death in 959. He was the elder son of Edmund I and his first wife Ælfgifu, who died in 944. Eadwig and his brother Edgar were young children when their father was killed trying to rescue his seneschal from attack by an outlawed thief on 26 May 946. As Edmund's sons were too young to rule he was succeeded by his brother Eadred, who suffered from ill health and died unmarried in his early 30s.

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Father: Edmund I
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Mother: Ælfgifu of Shaftesbury
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Sex or gender: male
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Place of burial: Winchester Cathedral
Family: House of Wessex
Sibling: Edgar of England
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