Ealhswith 1
(Female)
Wife of Alfred 8 the Great, d. 902
l ix-e x
Factoid List
- Recorded Name (13)
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EALHSWYÐ (1)
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NewMinster.LiberVitae Fol 9r.1
Ealhswið (4)
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ASC 902 A, 903 C
ASC 904 A, 905 C
ASC (MR) 902 C
S363
Ealhswiðe (1)
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S1507
Ealhswiþ (2)
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ASC <903> B, 903 G
ASC <905> B
Ealhswyth (1)
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CalendHampson 339
Ealhswyð (4)
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ASC 903 D
ASC 905 DG
ASC (MR) [902] B, 905 D
NewMinster.LiberVitae Fol 26r.20.i
- Personal Information (5)
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ethnicity (1)
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Asser.VitAlfredi 73 (from the stock of Mercian nobles)
moral (2)
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CalendHampson 339 (dear)
NewMinster.LiberVitae Fol 9r.1 (distinguished matron)
reputation (2)
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Asser.VitAlfredi 73 (respected wife)
NewMinster.LiberVitae Fol 26r.20.i (illustrious)
- Status (2)
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Lady (1)
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CalendHampson 339
Noble (1)
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Asser.VitAlfredi 29
- Personal Relationship (17)
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~ Ancestor (General relationship) of Ealhswith 1 (1)
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Anonymi 119: of Ealhswith 1: Asser.VitAlfredi 73
~ Brother (Consanguineal kinship) of Ealhswith 1 (1)
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Æthelwulf 21: of Ealhswith 1: ASC 902 A, <903> B, 903 CDG
Ealhswith 1 Daughter (Consanguineal kinship) of ~ (1)
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of Æthelred Mucel 1: Asser.VitAlfredi 29
~ Daughter (Consanguineal kinship) of Ealhswith 1 (3)
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Ælfthryth 5: of Ealhswith 1: Asser.VitAlfredi 75
Æthelflæd 4: of Ealhswith 1: Asser.VitAlfredi 75
Æthelgifu 4: of Ealhswith 1: Asser.VitAlfredi 75
Ealhswith 1 Mother (Consanguineal kinship) of ~ (4)
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of Edward 2: ASC <903> B, 903 CD
of Edward 2: S363
of Edward 2: NewMinster.LiberVitae Fol 9r.1
of Edward 2: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum v.245.2
~ Mother (Consanguineal kinship) of Ealhswith 1 (1)
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Eadburg 6: of Ealhswith 1: Asser.VitAlfredi 29
~ Son (Consanguineal kinship) of Ealhswith 1 (2)
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Æthelweard 5: of Ealhswith 1: Asser.VitAlfredi 75
Edward 2: of Ealhswith 1: Asser.VitAlfredi 75
Ealhswith 1 Wife (Affinal kinship) of ~ (4)
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of Alfred 8: Asser.VitAlfredi 29
of Alfred 8: Asser.VitAlfredi 73
of Alfred 8: Asser.VitAlfredi 75
of Alfred 8: NewMinster.LiberVitae Fol 26r.20.i
- Event (13)
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Advice/counsel (1)
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Alfred 8.vision of St Cuthbert 1: Once, while hiding from the Danes in the Glastonbury marsh, Alfred 8 sent out his household, except for his wife [Ealhswith 1] and one servant [Anonymous 10134], fishing. When a stranger appeared, Alfred 8 shared with him the last loaf of bread and some wine. When the stranger disappeared, the loaf was found whole and intact. The household returned with three boats completely filled with fish, claiming that they had never caught so much before. At night the stranger reappeared before Alfred 8 within a shining beam of light as St Cuthbert 1 and called him the chosen King of all Britain, bestowing many blessings upon him. Since then Alfred 8 considered St Cuthbert 1 his patron. Next morning Alfred 8 gathered five hundred of his best and dearest friends and told them about the vision, urging them to commit themselves to virtuous life. He also advised his son Edward 2, who was there, to be faithful to God and St Cuthbert 1 and not to be afraid of his enemies. And then they rushed upon the Danes and overwhelmed them and took over the rule of Britain.: Symeonof Durham.HistoriadeSanctoCuthberto 15-18
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 - ?)
Assembly (1)
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Alfred 8.vision of St Cuthbert 1: Once, while hiding from the Danes in the Glastonbury marsh, Alfred 8 sent out his household, except for his wife [Ealhswith 1] and one servant [Anonymous 10134], fishing. When a stranger appeared, Alfred 8 shared with him the last loaf of bread and some wine. When the stranger disappeared, the loaf was found whole and intact. The household returned with three boats completely filled with fish, claiming that they had never caught so much before. At night the stranger reappeared before Alfred 8 within a shining beam of light as St Cuthbert 1 and called him the chosen King of all Britain, bestowing many blessings upon him. Since then Alfred 8 considered St Cuthbert 1 his patron. Next morning Alfred 8 gathered five hundred of his best and dearest friends and told them about the vision, urging them to commit themselves to virtuous life. He also advised his son Edward 2, who was there, to be faithful to God and St Cuthbert 1 and not to be afraid of his enemies. And then they rushed upon the Danes and overwhelmed them and took over the rule of Britain.: Symeonof Durham.HistoriadeSanctoCuthberto 15-18
Battle (1)
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Alfred 8.vision of St Cuthbert 1: Once, while hiding from the Danes in the Glastonbury marsh, Alfred 8 sent out his household, except for his wife [Ealhswith 1] and one servant [Anonymous 10134], fishing. When a stranger appeared, Alfred 8 shared with him the last loaf of bread and some wine. When the stranger disappeared, the loaf was found whole and intact. The household returned with three boats completely filled with fish, claiming that they had never caught so much before. At night the stranger reappeared before Alfred 8 within a shining beam of light as St Cuthbert 1 and called him the chosen King of all Britain, bestowing many blessings upon him. Since then Alfred 8 considered St Cuthbert 1 his patron. Next morning Alfred 8 gathered five hundred of his best and dearest friends and told them about the vision, urging them to commit themselves to virtuous life. He also advised his son Edward 2, who was there, to be faithful to God and St Cuthbert 1 and not to be afraid of his enemies. And then they rushed upon the Danes and overwhelmed them and took over the rule of Britain.: Symeonof Durham.HistoriadeSanctoCuthberto 15-18
Bequeathing/will-making (1)
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Alfred 8.S1507 bequeathing land to Ealhswith 1: King Alfred 8 to Ealhswith 1 [his wife]; bequest of land at Lambourn, Wantage, and Edington, and 100 pounds.: S1507 (873 x 888)
Betrothal (1)
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Alfred 8.betrothal to daughter (Ealhswith 1) of Æthelred Mucel 1: Alfred 8 was betrothed to a daughter (Ealhswith 1) of Æthelred Mucel 1.: Asser.VitAlfredi 29 (868)
Blessing (1)
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Alfred 8.vision of St Cuthbert 1: Once, while hiding from the Danes in the Glastonbury marsh, Alfred 8 sent out his household, except for his wife [Ealhswith 1] and one servant [Anonymous 10134], fishing. When a stranger appeared, Alfred 8 shared with him the last loaf of bread and some wine. When the stranger disappeared, the loaf was found whole and intact. The household returned with three boats completely filled with fish, claiming that they had never caught so much before. At night the stranger reappeared before Alfred 8 within a shining beam of light as St Cuthbert 1 and called him the chosen King of all Britain, bestowing many blessings upon him. Since then Alfred 8 considered St Cuthbert 1 his patron. Next morning Alfred 8 gathered five hundred of his best and dearest friends and told them about the vision, urging them to commit themselves to virtuous life. He also advised his son Edward 2, who was there, to be faithful to God and St Cuthbert 1 and not to be afraid of his enemies. And then they rushed upon the Danes and overwhelmed them and took over the rule of Britain.: Symeonof Durham.HistoriadeSanctoCuthberto 15-18
Charter-witnessing (1)
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S363 - Edward 2 exchanging with Malmesbury 1: King Edward 2 to the familia of the church of Malmesbury 1; grant of 10 hides (cassati) at Hankerton, Wilts., in exchange for 10 hides at Farmborough, Somerset: S363 (901)
Church/monastery/minster foundation/dedication/restoration (1)
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Ealhswith 1.foundation of Nunnaminster: Ealhswith 1 founded a female monastery: NewMinster.LiberVitae Fol 9r.1
Commemoration of the dead (1)
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Ealhswith 1.death: The fifth [day = 5 December] holds the dear Lady of the English, Ealhswith 1.: CalendHampson 339
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 - ?)
Culting/venerating saint(s) (1)
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Alfred 8.vision of St Cuthbert 1: Once, while hiding from the Danes in the Glastonbury marsh, Alfred 8 sent out his household, except for his wife [Ealhswith 1] and one servant [Anonymous 10134], fishing. When a stranger appeared, Alfred 8 shared with him the last loaf of bread and some wine. When the stranger disappeared, the loaf was found whole and intact. The household returned with three boats completely filled with fish, claiming that they had never caught so much before. At night the stranger reappeared before Alfred 8 within a shining beam of light as St Cuthbert 1 and called him the chosen King of all Britain, bestowing many blessings upon him. Since then Alfred 8 considered St Cuthbert 1 his patron. Next morning Alfred 8 gathered five hundred of his best and dearest friends and told them about the vision, urging them to commit themselves to virtuous life. He also advised his son Edward 2, who was there, to be faithful to God and St Cuthbert 1 and not to be afraid of his enemies. And then they rushed upon the Danes and overwhelmed them and took over the rule of Britain.: Symeonof Durham.HistoriadeSanctoCuthberto 15-18
Death/dying (2)
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Anonymi 122.deaths: Alfred 8 and his wife (Ealhswith 1) had infants who died numbering ...: Asser.VitAlfredi 75
Ealhswith 1.death: The fifth [day = 5 December] holds the dear Lady of the English, Ealhswith 1.: CalendHampson 339
Dreaming/seeing vision/revelation (1)
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Alfred 8.vision of St Cuthbert 1: Once, while hiding from the Danes in the Glastonbury marsh, Alfred 8 sent out his household, except for his wife [Ealhswith 1] and one servant [Anonymous 10134], fishing. When a stranger appeared, Alfred 8 shared with him the last loaf of bread and some wine. When the stranger disappeared, the loaf was found whole and intact. The household returned with three boats completely filled with fish, claiming that they had never caught so much before. At night the stranger reappeared before Alfred 8 within a shining beam of light as St Cuthbert 1 and called him the chosen King of all Britain, bestowing many blessings upon him. Since then Alfred 8 considered St Cuthbert 1 his patron. Next morning Alfred 8 gathered five hundred of his best and dearest friends and told them about the vision, urging them to commit themselves to virtuous life. He also advised his son Edward 2, who was there, to be faithful to God and St Cuthbert 1 and not to be afraid of his enemies. And then they rushed upon the Danes and overwhelmed them and took over the rule of Britain.: Symeonof Durham.HistoriadeSanctoCuthberto 15-18
Grant and Gift (2)
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Edward 2.exchanging land with Malmesbury 1: King Edward 2 to the familia of the church of Malmesbury 1; grant of 10 hides at Hankerton, in exchange for 10 hides at Farmborough.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum v.245 (901)
S363 - Edward 2 exchanging with Malmesbury 1: King Edward 2 to the familia of the church of Malmesbury 1; grant of 10 hides (cassati) at Hankerton, Wilts., in exchange for 10 hides at Farmborough, Somerset: S363 (901)
Hiding/harbouring/sanctuary (1)
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Alfred 8.vision of St Cuthbert 1: Once, while hiding from the Danes in the Glastonbury marsh, Alfred 8 sent out his household, except for his wife [Ealhswith 1] and one servant [Anonymous 10134], fishing. When a stranger appeared, Alfred 8 shared with him the last loaf of bread and some wine. When the stranger disappeared, the loaf was found whole and intact. The household returned with three boats completely filled with fish, claiming that they had never caught so much before. At night the stranger reappeared before Alfred 8 within a shining beam of light as St Cuthbert 1 and called him the chosen King of all Britain, bestowing many blessings upon him. Since then Alfred 8 considered St Cuthbert 1 his patron. Next morning Alfred 8 gathered five hundred of his best and dearest friends and told them about the vision, urging them to commit themselves to virtuous life. He also advised his son Edward 2, who was there, to be faithful to God and St Cuthbert 1 and not to be afraid of his enemies. And then they rushed upon the Danes and overwhelmed them and took over the rule of Britain.: Symeonof Durham.HistoriadeSanctoCuthberto 15-18
Marriage (2)
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Alfred 8.marriage: Alfred 8 was married to a wife of Mercian origin (Ealhswith 1).: Asser.VitAlfredi 73
Alfred 8.marriage to daughter (Ealhswith 1) of Æthelred Mucel 1: Alfred 8 married a wife, the daughter (Ealhswith 1) of Æthelred Mucel 1.: Asser.VitAlfredi 29 (868)
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 - ?)
Property-exchanging (2)
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Edward 2.exchanging land with Malmesbury 1: King Edward 2 to the familia of the church of Malmesbury 1; grant of 10 hides at Hankerton, in exchange for 10 hides at Farmborough.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum v.245 (901)
S363 - Edward 2 exchanging with Malmesbury 1: King Edward 2 to the familia of the church of Malmesbury 1; grant of 10 hides (cassati) at Hankerton, Wilts., in exchange for 10 hides at Farmborough, Somerset: S363 (901)
Speech (1)
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Alfred 8.vision of St Cuthbert 1: Once, while hiding from the Danes in the Glastonbury marsh, Alfred 8 sent out his household, except for his wife [Ealhswith 1] and one servant [Anonymous 10134], fishing. When a stranger appeared, Alfred 8 shared with him the last loaf of bread and some wine. When the stranger disappeared, the loaf was found whole and intact. The household returned with three boats completely filled with fish, claiming that they had never caught so much before. At night the stranger reappeared before Alfred 8 within a shining beam of light as St Cuthbert 1 and called him the chosen King of all Britain, bestowing many blessings upon him. Since then Alfred 8 considered St Cuthbert 1 his patron. Next morning Alfred 8 gathered five hundred of his best and dearest friends and told them about the vision, urging them to commit themselves to virtuous life. He also advised his son Edward 2, who was there, to be faithful to God and St Cuthbert 1 and not to be afraid of his enemies. And then they rushed upon the Danes and overwhelmed them and took over the rule of Britain.: Symeonof Durham.HistoriadeSanctoCuthberto 15-18