The history of the queens of England is rich and diverse, including both queens consort and queens regent.
Third wife of King Edgar
Ælfthryth, 959-975
Queen of England
Middle Ages: Saxon
Ælfthryth was a queen of England, wife of King Edgar the Peaceful and mother of King Æthelred the Misguided. Her life, which spanned approximately 945 to 1001, made her an influential figure in English history in the 10th century.
Early Life and Marriage: Ælfthryth was from a noble family, daughter of Ordgar, an ealdorman of Devon. She married firstly Æthelwald, ealdorman of East Anglia, who died soon after. In 964, she married King Edgar of England, becoming his third wife.
Role as Queen: As queen, Ælfthryth was known for her influence at court and her active engagement in ecclesiastical affairs. She played a key role in promoting monastic reform, notably the Benedictine Reformation, alongside her husband.
Controversies and Accusations: Her life was marked by controversy, including accusations (probably politically motivated) that she was involved in the murder of her stepson, Edward the Martyr, in 978. Edward's death paved the way to the throne to his son, Æthelred.
Widowed and Later Years: After Edgar's death in 975, Ælfthryth's power waned somewhat, but she remained an important political figure during the early years of the reign of her son, Æthelred. She founded several religious institutions, including Wherwell Abbey in Hampshire, where she retired and probably died around 1001.
Ælfthryth's life reflects the complex dynamics of English royal politics, ecclesiastical affairs and the role of royal women during the medieval period. His legacy is a mix of royal influence, scandal and devoted religious patronage.
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