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   Edgar (or Eadgar; [1] c. 944 – 8 July 975) was King of the English from 959 until his death in 975. He became king of all England on his brother's death. He was the younger son of King Edmund I and his first wife Ælfgifu.

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   Edgar (943/944-975) was the son of Edmund I and the brother of Eadwig. He became king of all England in 959 and was a patron of monastic reform and ecclesiastical law.

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4. www.royal.uk · edgar-r-959-975Edgar (r. 959-975) - The Royal Family

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   Jun 28, 2017 · Learn about Edgar, the king of England who reigned from 959 to 975 and was a patron of monastic reform and a firm ruler. Find out about his coronation, his laws, his coinage and his burial place.

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   How many children did King Edgar have?

   • King Edgar came to power in 959, uniting a fractured England and introducing a period of calm and stability, something unheard of in medieval kingship. He was born in 943 to King Edmund I and his first wife, Aelgifu of Shaftesbury. Together the couple had three children, two boys, Eadwig and Edgar as well as a daughter.

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   When did Edgar become king of England?

   • Edgar (or Eadgar; c. 944 – 8 July 975) was King of the English from 959 until his death in 975. He became king of all England on his brother's death. He was the younger son of King Edmund I and his first wife Ælfgifu.

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   Was Edgar a good king?

   • Edgar (born 943/944—died July 8, 975) was the king of the Mercians and Northumbrians from 957 who became king of the West Saxons, or Wessex, in 959 and is reckoned as king of all England from that year. He was efficient and tolerant of local customs, and his reign was peaceful. He was most important as a patron of the English monastic revival.

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   How old was Edgar of England when he died?

   • Edgar of England died in July 975, probably around the age of 32 or 33. He was buried at Glastonbury Abbey. Edgar’s time as king was markedly peaceful compared to the reigns of those who came immediately before and after him – he was never compelled to marshal an army or engage in land defences.

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   Jun 15, 2023 · Edgar of England died in July 975, probably around the age of 32 or 33. He was buried at Glastonbury Abbey. Edgar’s time as king was markedly peaceful compared to the reigns of those who came immediately before and after him – he was never compelled to marshal an army or engage in land defences.

7. www.royal.uk · edgar-r-1097-1107Edgar (r. 1097-1107) - The Royal Family

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   Sep 3, 2024 · Edgar was the King of Scots from 1097 to 1107, recognised by William II of England as his vassal. He was the brother-in-law of Henry I of England and died in Edinburgh Castle in 1107.

8. thehistoryjunkie.com · king-edgar-the-peacefulKing Edgar the Peaceful Facts - The Unifier of England

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   Jan 6, 2020 · Learn about the life and reign of King Edgar, who restored England to a unified state after his brother's disastrous rule. Find out how he reformed the kingdom, crowned his wife, and died in 975.

9. www.historic-uk.com · HistoryUK · HistoryofEnglandEdgar The Peaceful - Historic UK

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   Learn about Edgar the Peaceful, who united England in 959 and ruled for six years of stability and reform. Find out his achievements, relationships, and legacy in this article by Historic UK.