Edgar of England
King of the English (r. 959–975)
944 — 975
Quick Facts
Profession
King of the English (r. 959–975)
Born
January 1, 944
Died
975 (age ~31)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
monarch, politician
Kingdom of EnglandBorn in Kingdom of WessexDied in Winchester
944
Born in Kingdom of Wessex (0944-01-01)
957
PositionKing of Mercia (957–959)
959
Positionmonarch of England (959–975)
975
Died in Winchester
About
Edgar, also known as Edgar the Peaceful, the Peacemaker and the Peaceable, was King of the English from 959 until his death in 975. He became king of all England on his brother Eadwig's death. He was the younger son of King Edmund I and his first wife, Ælfgifu. A detailed account of Edgar's reign is not possible, because only a few events were recorded by chroniclers and monastic writers, who were more interested in recording the activities of the leaders of the church.
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Who is Edgar of England?+
Edgar, also known as Edgar the Peaceful, the Peacemaker and the Peaceable, was King of the English from 959 until his death in 975. He became king of all England on his brother Eadwig's death. He was the younger son of King Edmund I and his first wife, Ælfgifu. A detailed account of Edgar's reign is
What does the name Edgar mean?+
The name Edgar means "A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: From Ēadgār, the name of early English kings, from rich + spear. Compare Auðgeir. Hairstyle named after Major League Baseball player Edgar Martínez.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Edgar of England born?+
Edgar of England was born on January 1, 944.
When did Edgar of England die?+
Edgar of England died in 975, at approximately 31 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: From Ēadgār, the name of early English kings, from rich + spear. Compare Auðgeir. Hairstyle named after Major League Baseball player Edgar Martínez.
The name Edgar is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: From Ēadgār, the name of early English kings, from rich + spear. Compare Auðgeir. Hairstyle named after Major League Baseball player Edgar Martínez.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Edgar — January 1, 944
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Cimi
Death — transformation, rebirth
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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