Eduardo the Elder
king of the Anglo-Saxons (r. 899–924)
874 — 924
Quick Facts
Profession
king of the Anglo-Saxons (r. 899–924)
Born
June 1, 874
Died
924 (age ~50)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
sovereign
Kingdom of WessexBorn in WantageDied in Farndon
874
Born in Wantage (0874-06-01)
899
Positionking (899–924)
899
Positionmonarch of England (899–924)
918
Positionmonarch (918–924)
924
Died in Farndon
About
Edward the Elder was King of the Anglo-Saxons from 899 until his death in 924. He was the elder son of Alfred the Great and his wife Ealhswith. When Edward succeeded to the throne, he had to defeat a challenge from his cousin Æthelwold, who had a strong claim to the throne as the son of Alfred's elder brother and predecessor, Æthelred I.
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Who is Eduardo the Elder?+
Edward the Elder was King of the Anglo-Saxons from 899 until his death in 924. He was the elder son of Alfred the Great and his wife Ealhswith. When Edward succeeded to the throne, he had to defeat a challenge from his cousin Æthelwold, who had a strong claim to the throne as the son of Alfred's eld
What does the name Eduardo mean?+
The name Eduardo means "A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese. Etymology: From *Audawarduz, from nocat=1.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Eduardo the Elder born?+
Eduardo the Elder was born on June 1, 874.
When did Eduardo the Elder die?+
Eduardo the Elder died in 924, at approximately 50 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese. Etymology: From *Audawarduz, from nocat=1.
The name Eduardo is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese. Etymology: From *Audawarduz, from nocat=1.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Eduardo — June 1, 874
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Chuen
Monkey — play, magic, artistry
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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Your reign defined an era. The books don't do it justice.
— a student of history
Walked through the halls where you lived. The walls still remember.
— a palace visitor
We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
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