Wulfthryth 6
(Female)
Saint, d. c.1000, abbess of Wilton, queen of England, the second consort of King Edgar 11
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Notes: Barbara Yorke, ?Wulfthryth [St Wulfthryth] (d. c.1000)?, ODNB. In the charter of 968 (S766), Wulfthryth is not called 'abbess'; she may have come to head the house later.
Factoid List
- Recorded Name (1)
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Wulfþryð (1)
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NewMinster.LiberVitae Fol 26r.20.viii
- Personal Information (1)
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reputation (1)
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NewMinster.LiberVitae Fol 26r.20.viii (illustrious)
- Office (2)
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Abbess (2)
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S799 (abbess of Wilton)
NewMinster.LiberVitae Fol 26r.20.viii
- Personal Relationship (2)
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Wulfthryth 6 Mother (Consanguineal kinship) of ~ (1)
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of Eadgyth 4: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum ii.87.10
Wulfthryth 6 Queen (Affinal kinship) of ~ (1)
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of Edgar 11: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum ii.87.10
- Event (6)
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Alms-giving (1)
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Various.commendation to the New Minster: These women either singled out the New Minster or commended themselves through alms giving to the prayers of the community.: NewMinster.LiberVitae Fol 26r.20 (901 x 904 - ?)
Birth (1)
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Wulfthryth 6.extraction from nunnery: Initially Wulfthryth 6 was not fully professed as a nun of Wilton, but assumed veil for fear of Edgar 11, but had it torn off before being forced into the king's bed. Edgar 11 was reproved by St Dunstan 1 and served seven years of penance. As for her, once [Eadgyth 4] was born, she returned to the nunnery. She is truly called holy, and is buried in the same church at Wilton as her daughter.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum ii.87.10
Burial (1)
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Wulfthryth 6.extraction from nunnery: Initially Wulfthryth 6 was not fully professed as a nun of Wilton, but assumed veil for fear of Edgar 11, but had it torn off before being forced into the king's bed. Edgar 11 was reproved by St Dunstan 1 and served seven years of penance. As for her, once [Eadgyth 4] was born, she returned to the nunnery. She is truly called holy, and is buried in the same church at Wilton as her daughter.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum ii.87.10
Charter-witnessing (2)
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S766 - Edgar 11 confirming land of Wilton 1: King Edgar 11 to Wilton 1 Abbey; confirmation of land given to the church by Wulfthryth 6, consisting of 10 hides at South Newton, 10 at Sherrington, 20 at (? Kingston) Deverill, 3 at Baverstock and 3 at Frustfield (lost), Wilts.; and 10 at Watchingwell in Calbourne, Isle of Wight: S766 (968)
S799 - Edgar 11 granting land to Wulfthryth 6: King Edgar 11 to Wulfthryth 6, abbess, and Wilton 1 Abbey; confirmation of privileges and land including land at Chalke, Wilts.: S799 (974)
Commendation (1)
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Various.commendation to the New Minster: These women either singled out the New Minster or commended themselves through alms giving to the prayers of the community.: NewMinster.LiberVitae Fol 26r.20 (901 x 904 - ?)
Confirmation of land/privileges (3)
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Edgar 11.S799 confirming land and privileges to Wulfthryth 6: King Edgar 11 to Wulfthryth 6, abbess, and Wilton 1 Abbey; confirmation of privileges and land including land at Chalke, Wilts.: S799 (974)
S766 - Edgar 11 confirming land of Wilton 1: King Edgar 11 to Wilton 1 Abbey; confirmation of land given to the church by Wulfthryth 6, consisting of 10 hides at South Newton, 10 at Sherrington, 20 at (? Kingston) Deverill, 3 at Baverstock and 3 at Frustfield (lost), Wilts.; and 10 at Watchingwell in Calbourne, Isle of Wight: S766 (968)
S799 - Edgar 11 granting land to Wulfthryth 6: King Edgar 11 to Wulfthryth 6, abbess, and Wilton 1 Abbey; confirmation of privileges and land including land at Chalke, Wilts.: S799 (974)
Grant and Gift (1)
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Wulfthryth 6.S766 granting land to Wilton 1: Wulfthryth to Wilton 1 Abbey; grant of 10 hides at South Newton, 10 at Sherrington, 20 at (? Kingston) Deverill, 3 at Baverstock and 3 at Frustfield (lost), Wilts.; and 10 at Watchingwell in Calbourne, Isle of Wight: S766 (968)
Lust (1)
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Wulfthryth 6.extraction from nunnery: Initially Wulfthryth 6 was not fully professed as a nun of Wilton, but assumed veil for fear of Edgar 11, but had it torn off before being forced into the king's bed. Edgar 11 was reproved by St Dunstan 1 and served seven years of penance. As for her, once [Eadgyth 4] was born, she returned to the nunnery. She is truly called holy, and is buried in the same church at Wilton as her daughter.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum ii.87.10
Monastic life, converting to/joining/oblation (1)
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Wulfthryth 6.extraction from nunnery: Initially Wulfthryth 6 was not fully professed as a nun of Wilton, but assumed veil for fear of Edgar 11, but had it torn off before being forced into the king's bed. Edgar 11 was reproved by St Dunstan 1 and served seven years of penance. As for her, once [Eadgyth 4] was born, she returned to the nunnery. She is truly called holy, and is buried in the same church at Wilton as her daughter.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum ii.87.10
Penance (1)
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Wulfthryth 6.extraction from nunnery: Initially Wulfthryth 6 was not fully professed as a nun of Wilton, but assumed veil for fear of Edgar 11, but had it torn off before being forced into the king's bed. Edgar 11 was reproved by St Dunstan 1 and served seven years of penance. As for her, once [Eadgyth 4] was born, she returned to the nunnery. She is truly called holy, and is buried in the same church at Wilton as her daughter.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum ii.87.10
Praying (1)
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Various.commendation to the New Minster: These women either singled out the New Minster or commended themselves through alms giving to the prayers of the community.: NewMinster.LiberVitae Fol 26r.20 (901 x 904 - ?)