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Eadburh (Old English: Ēadburh), also spelled Eadburg, (fl. 787–802) was the daughter of King Offa of Mercia and Queen Cynethryth. She was the wife of King Beorhtric of Wessex, and according to Asser's Life of Alfred the Great she killed her husband by poison while attempting to poison another.
Eadburh of Winchester. Eadburh ( [ˈæ͜ɑdˌburˠx]; also Edburga, Edburg; born 921/924, died 15 June 951/953 [1]) was the daughter of King Edward the Elder of England and his third wife, Eadgifu of Kent. She lived most of her life as a nun known for her singing ability.
Oct 12, 2013 · October 11, 2013November 12, 2016 Susan Abernethy 12 Comments. Map of British Kingdoms c. 800 AD. Whether she deserved it or not, Eadburh of the West Saxons is infamous for being an evil queen. She was the daughter of the powerful eighth century King Offa of Mercia, who may rightfully claim to be the first King of the English.
Nov 6, 2014 · Eadburh, Queen of the West Saxons. By Susan Abernethy. Whether she deserved it or not, Eadburh of the West Saxons is infamous for being an evil queen. She was the daughter of the powerful eighth century King Offa of Mercia, who may rightfully claim to be the first King of the English.
Detailed article about St. Edburga of Winchester including historical and biographical information, patronages, associated images, appearance in art and related prayers.
Jun 7, 2016 · Saint Eadburh, Daughter of King Edward the Elder. By Susan Abernethy. Eadburh, daughter of King Edward the Elder and grand-daughter of King Alfred the Great, was dedicated to the Nunnaminster at Winchester when she was a young child.
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Eadburh ( [ ˈæ͜ɑdˌburˠx]; also Edburga, Edburg; born 921/924, died 15 June 951/953) was the daughter of King Edward the Elder of England and his third wife, Eadgifu of Kent. She lived most of her life as a nun known for her singing ability. Most of the information about her comes from hagiographies written several centuries after her life.
