Edith of Mercia
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Ealdgyth (fl. c. 1057–1066), also Aldgyth or Edith in modern English, was a daughter of Ælfgar, Earl of Mercia, the wife of Gruffudd ap Llywelyn (d. 1063), ruler of all Wales, and later the wife and queen consort of Harold Godwinson, king of England in 1066. She was described by William of Jumièges as a considerable beauty.
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Tenure
c. 1057 – c. 1063
Spouse
mw- Gruffudd ap Llywelyn Harold Godwinson
Issue
Maredudd ap Gruffydd Idwal ap Gruffydd Nest ferch Gruffydd Harold
Father
Ælfgar, Earl of Mercia
Mother
Ælfgifu
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Preceded byEdith of Wessex
Preceded byEdith of Wessex
English royalty
Preceded byEdith of Wessex
English royalty
Queen consort of the English 4 January – 14 October 1066
English royalty
VacantTitle next held byMatilda of Flanders
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| Preceded byEdith of Wessex | Queen consort of the English 4 January – 14 October 1066 | VacantTitle next held byMatilda of Flanders |
References
- Maund, "Ealdgyth (fl. c.1057–1066)"
- Williams, "Ælfgar, earl of Mercia (d. 1062?)".
- Walker, "Gruffudd ap Llywelyn (d. 1063)"
- Edith appears in the Domesday Book as Algid uxor Grifin. Dictionary of National Biography 1885-1900, Volume 01
- Oxford Dictionary of National Biographyhttps://doi.org/10.1093%2Fref%3Aodnb%2F12360