Æbbe 3 (Female) Abbess of Minster-in-Thanet, fl. 689-697
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Factoid List

Recorded Name (8)

Aeaba (1)

 S20   

Eabbe (3)

 S10   
 S11   
 S18   

Æbbe (4)

 S10   
 S13   
 S14   
 S15   

Office (7)

Abbess (7)

 S20   
 S10   
 S11   
 S13   
 S14   
 S15   
 S18   

Event (18)

Betrayal/oath-breaking (1)

 Ecgberht 3.murder of Æthelred 42 and Æthelberht 23: Ecgberht 3, king of Kent, was afraid that Æthelred 42 and Æthelberht 23, sons of his uncle were growing up in hopes of the throne, and after having them about him for a while he banished them from the court circle, grudging them sight of him. His sinister servant called Thunor 1 deceived them by his constant kisses and stabbed them one day while in his actual embrace. He buried his victims in a deep pit below the king's seat, to make sure no one thought the royal children should be sought for there. But God brought a terrifying miracle upon the king, making him catch fire as he sat over the grave. The locals, much concerned, dug out the rubble that had been piled on the bodies and built a church at the sight of their martyrdom. The king himself repented of the murder, and handed over to the boys' sister [Æbbe 3?] a great part of the Isle of Thanet on which to build a monastery where prayers could be said for killer and the killed. Thunor 1 put an evil construction on this gift; but a chasm suddenly appeared in the ground and he was swallowed up, entering hell alive and with open eyes.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  iv.181.2-4

Burial (1)

 Ecgberht 3.murder of Æthelred 42 and Æthelberht 23: Ecgberht 3, king of Kent, was afraid that Æthelred 42 and Æthelberht 23, sons of his uncle were growing up in hopes of the throne, and after having them about him for a while he banished them from the court circle, grudging them sight of him. His sinister servant called Thunor 1 deceived them by his constant kisses and stabbed them one day while in his actual embrace. He buried his victims in a deep pit below the king's seat, to make sure no one thought the royal children should be sought for there. But God brought a terrifying miracle upon the king, making him catch fire as he sat over the grave. The locals, much concerned, dug out the rubble that had been piled on the bodies and built a church at the sight of their martyrdom. The king himself repented of the murder, and handed over to the boys' sister [Æbbe 3?] a great part of the Isle of Thanet on which to build a monastery where prayers could be said for killer and the killed. Thunor 1 put an evil construction on this gift; but a chasm suddenly appeared in the ground and he was swallowed up, entering hell alive and with open eyes.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  iv.181.2-4

Burning (1)

 Ecgberht 3.murder of Æthelred 42 and Æthelberht 23: Ecgberht 3, king of Kent, was afraid that Æthelred 42 and Æthelberht 23, sons of his uncle were growing up in hopes of the throne, and after having them about him for a while he banished them from the court circle, grudging them sight of him. His sinister servant called Thunor 1 deceived them by his constant kisses and stabbed them one day while in his actual embrace. He buried his victims in a deep pit below the king's seat, to make sure no one thought the royal children should be sought for there. But God brought a terrifying miracle upon the king, making him catch fire as he sat over the grave. The locals, much concerned, dug out the rubble that had been piled on the bodies and built a church at the sight of their martyrdom. The king himself repented of the murder, and handed over to the boys' sister [Æbbe 3?] a great part of the Isle of Thanet on which to build a monastery where prayers could be said for killer and the killed. Thunor 1 put an evil construction on this gift; but a chasm suddenly appeared in the ground and he was swallowed up, entering hell alive and with open eyes.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  iv.181.2-4

Charter-witnessing (7)

 S10 - Swæfheard 1 granting land to Æbbe 3: Swæfheard 1, king of Kent, to Æbbe 3, abbess (of Minster-in-Thanet); grant of 44 hides (manentes) in Sudaneie in Thanet, and 12 hides in Sturry, Kent: S10    (689)
 S11 - Swæberht 1 granting land to Æbbe 3: Swæberht 1 (Suabertus), king of Kent, to Æbbe 3, abbess (of Minster-in-Thanet); grant of 2 sulungs (aratra) in Sturry and 3 at Bodsham, Kent: S11    (c.690)
 S13 - Oswine 2 granting land to Æbbe 3: Oswine 2, king of Kent, to Æbbe 3, abbess (of Minster-in-Thanet); grant of 10 hides (manentes) in Sturry, Kent: S13    (690)
 S14 - Oswine 2 granting land to Æbbe 3: Oswine 2, king of Kent, to Æbbe 3, abbess (of Minster-in-Thanet); grant of 18 hides (manentes) in the Isle of Thanet, Kent: S14    (690)
 S15 - Wihtred 1 granting land Æbbe 3: Wihtred 1, king of Kent, to Æbbe 3, abbess; grant of 4 sulungs (aratra) at Humantun in Thanet, Kent: S15    (694)
 S18 - Wihtred 1 granting land to Æbbe 3: Wihtred 1, king of Kent, to Abbess Æbbe 3; grant of 40 hides (manentes) at Hæg: S18    (697)
 S20 - Wihtred 1 granting privileges to the religious houses of Kent: Wihtred 1, king of Kent, to the churches and monasteries of Kent; confirmation of privileges: S20    (699)

Church/monastery/minster foundation/dedication/restoration (1)

 Ecgberht 3.murder of Æthelred 42 and Æthelberht 23: Ecgberht 3, king of Kent, was afraid that Æthelred 42 and Æthelberht 23, sons of his uncle were growing up in hopes of the throne, and after having them about him for a while he banished them from the court circle, grudging them sight of him. His sinister servant called Thunor 1 deceived them by his constant kisses and stabbed them one day while in his actual embrace. He buried his victims in a deep pit below the king's seat, to make sure no one thought the royal children should be sought for there. But God brought a terrifying miracle upon the king, making him catch fire as he sat over the grave. The locals, much concerned, dug out the rubble that had been piled on the bodies and built a church at the sight of their martyrdom. The king himself repented of the murder, and handed over to the boys' sister [Æbbe 3?] a great part of the Isle of Thanet on which to build a monastery where prayers could be said for killer and the killed. Thunor 1 put an evil construction on this gift; but a chasm suddenly appeared in the ground and he was swallowed up, entering hell alive and with open eyes.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  iv.181.2-4

Confirmation of land/privileges (2)

 S20 - Wihtred 1 granting privileges to the religious houses of Kent: Wihtred 1, king of Kent, to the churches and monasteries of Kent; confirmation of privileges: S20    (699)
 Æthelred 2.confirming land of Æbbe 3 S10: Confirmation by Æthelred 2, king of the Mercians, of: Swæfheard 1 (Suabhardus), king of Kent, to Æbbe 3, abbess (of Minster-in-Thanet); grant of 44 hides (manentes) in Sudaneie in Thanet, and 12 hides in Sturry, Kent: S10    (691)

Death/dying (1)

 Ecgberht 3.murder of Æthelred 42 and Æthelberht 23: Ecgberht 3, king of Kent, was afraid that Æthelred 42 and Æthelberht 23, sons of his uncle were growing up in hopes of the throne, and after having them about him for a while he banished them from the court circle, grudging them sight of him. His sinister servant called Thunor 1 deceived them by his constant kisses and stabbed them one day while in his actual embrace. He buried his victims in a deep pit below the king's seat, to make sure no one thought the royal children should be sought for there. But God brought a terrifying miracle upon the king, making him catch fire as he sat over the grave. The locals, much concerned, dug out the rubble that had been piled on the bodies and built a church at the sight of their martyrdom. The king himself repented of the murder, and handed over to the boys' sister [Æbbe 3?] a great part of the Isle of Thanet on which to build a monastery where prayers could be said for killer and the killed. Thunor 1 put an evil construction on this gift; but a chasm suddenly appeared in the ground and he was swallowed up, entering hell alive and with open eyes.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  iv.181.2-4

Exile (1)

 Ecgberht 3.murder of Æthelred 42 and Æthelberht 23: Ecgberht 3, king of Kent, was afraid that Æthelred 42 and Æthelberht 23, sons of his uncle were growing up in hopes of the throne, and after having them about him for a while he banished them from the court circle, grudging them sight of him. His sinister servant called Thunor 1 deceived them by his constant kisses and stabbed them one day while in his actual embrace. He buried his victims in a deep pit below the king's seat, to make sure no one thought the royal children should be sought for there. But God brought a terrifying miracle upon the king, making him catch fire as he sat over the grave. The locals, much concerned, dug out the rubble that had been piled on the bodies and built a church at the sight of their martyrdom. The king himself repented of the murder, and handed over to the boys' sister [Æbbe 3?] a great part of the Isle of Thanet on which to build a monastery where prayers could be said for killer and the killed. Thunor 1 put an evil construction on this gift; but a chasm suddenly appeared in the ground and he was swallowed up, entering hell alive and with open eyes.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  iv.181.2-4

Grant and Gift (14)

 Hlothhere 1.granting land to Æbbe 3: Hlothhere 1, king of Kent, to Æbbe 3, abbess; grant of land at Sudaneie in the Isle of Thanet, and at Sturry, Kent.: S1648    (678)
 Oswine 2.granting land to Æbbe 3 S13: Oswine 2, king of Kent, to Æbbe 3, abbess (of Minster-in-Thanet); grant of 10 hides (manentes) in Sturry, Kent: S13    (690)
 Oswine 2.granting land to Æbbe 3 S14: Oswine 2, king of Kent, to Æbbe 3, abbess (of Minster-in-Thanet); grant of 18 hides (manentes) in the Isle of Thanet, Kent: S14    (685 x 695)
 S10 - Swæfheard 1 granting land to Æbbe 3: Swæfheard 1, king of Kent, to Æbbe 3, abbess (of Minster-in-Thanet); grant of 44 hides (manentes) in Sudaneie in Thanet, and 12 hides in Sturry, Kent: S10    (689)
 S11 - Swæberht 1 granting land to Æbbe 3: Swæberht 1 (Suabertus), king of Kent, to Æbbe 3, abbess (of Minster-in-Thanet); grant of 2 sulungs (aratra) in Sturry and 3 at Bodsham, Kent: S11    (c.690)
 S13 - Oswine 2 granting land to Æbbe 3: Oswine 2, king of Kent, to Æbbe 3, abbess (of Minster-in-Thanet); grant of 10 hides (manentes) in Sturry, Kent: S13    (690)
 S14 - Oswine 2 granting land to Æbbe 3: Oswine 2, king of Kent, to Æbbe 3, abbess (of Minster-in-Thanet); grant of 18 hides (manentes) in the Isle of Thanet, Kent: S14    (690)
 S15 - Wihtred 1 granting land Æbbe 3: Wihtred 1, king of Kent, to Æbbe 3, abbess; grant of 4 sulungs (aratra) at Humantun in Thanet, Kent: S15    (694)
 S18 - Wihtred 1 granting land to Æbbe 3: Wihtred 1, king of Kent, to Abbess Æbbe 3; grant of 40 hides (manentes) at Hæg: S18    (697)
 Swæberht 1.granting land to Æbbe 3 S11: Swæberht 1, king of Kent, to Æbbe 3, abbess (of Minster-in-Thanet); grant of 2 sulungs (aratra) in Sturry and 3 at Bodsham, Kent: S11    (685 x 695)
 Swæfheard 1.granting land to Æbbe 3 S10: Swæfheard 1, king of Kent, to Æbbe 3, abbess (of Minster-in-Thanet); grant of 44 hides (manentes) in Sudaneie in Thanet, and 12 hides in Sturry, Kent: S10    (689)
 Wihtred 1.granting land to Æbbe 3 S15: Wihtred 1, king of Kent, to Æbbe 3, abbess; grant of 4 sulungs (aratra) at Humantun in Thanet, Kent: S15    (694)
 Wihtred 1.granting land to Æbbe 3 S18: Wihtred 1, king of Kent, to Abbess Æbbe 3; grant of 40 hides (manentes) at Hæg: S18    (697)
 Æthelred 2.confirming land of Æbbe 3 S10: Confirmation by Æthelred 2, king of the Mercians, of: Swæfheard 1 (Suabhardus), king of Kent, to Æbbe 3, abbess (of Minster-in-Thanet); grant of 44 hides (manentes) in Sudaneie in Thanet, and 12 hides in Sturry, Kent: S10    (691)

Killing/murder (1)

 Ecgberht 3.murder of Æthelred 42 and Æthelberht 23: Ecgberht 3, king of Kent, was afraid that Æthelred 42 and Æthelberht 23, sons of his uncle were growing up in hopes of the throne, and after having them about him for a while he banished them from the court circle, grudging them sight of him. His sinister servant called Thunor 1 deceived them by his constant kisses and stabbed them one day while in his actual embrace. He buried his victims in a deep pit below the king's seat, to make sure no one thought the royal children should be sought for there. But God brought a terrifying miracle upon the king, making him catch fire as he sat over the grave. The locals, much concerned, dug out the rubble that had been piled on the bodies and built a church at the sight of their martyrdom. The king himself repented of the murder, and handed over to the boys' sister [Æbbe 3?] a great part of the Isle of Thanet on which to build a monastery where prayers could be said for killer and the killed. Thunor 1 put an evil construction on this gift; but a chasm suddenly appeared in the ground and he was swallowed up, entering hell alive and with open eyes.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  iv.181.2-4

Martyrdom (1)

 Ecgberht 3.murder of Æthelred 42 and Æthelberht 23: Ecgberht 3, king of Kent, was afraid that Æthelred 42 and Æthelberht 23, sons of his uncle were growing up in hopes of the throne, and after having them about him for a while he banished them from the court circle, grudging them sight of him. His sinister servant called Thunor 1 deceived them by his constant kisses and stabbed them one day while in his actual embrace. He buried his victims in a deep pit below the king's seat, to make sure no one thought the royal children should be sought for there. But God brought a terrifying miracle upon the king, making him catch fire as he sat over the grave. The locals, much concerned, dug out the rubble that had been piled on the bodies and built a church at the sight of their martyrdom. The king himself repented of the murder, and handed over to the boys' sister [Æbbe 3?] a great part of the Isle of Thanet on which to build a monastery where prayers could be said for killer and the killed. Thunor 1 put an evil construction on this gift; but a chasm suddenly appeared in the ground and he was swallowed up, entering hell alive and with open eyes.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  iv.181.2-4

Miracle (1)

 Ecgberht 3.murder of Æthelred 42 and Æthelberht 23: Ecgberht 3, king of Kent, was afraid that Æthelred 42 and Æthelberht 23, sons of his uncle were growing up in hopes of the throne, and after having them about him for a while he banished them from the court circle, grudging them sight of him. His sinister servant called Thunor 1 deceived them by his constant kisses and stabbed them one day while in his actual embrace. He buried his victims in a deep pit below the king's seat, to make sure no one thought the royal children should be sought for there. But God brought a terrifying miracle upon the king, making him catch fire as he sat over the grave. The locals, much concerned, dug out the rubble that had been piled on the bodies and built a church at the sight of their martyrdom. The king himself repented of the murder, and handed over to the boys' sister [Æbbe 3?] a great part of the Isle of Thanet on which to build a monastery where prayers could be said for killer and the killed. Thunor 1 put an evil construction on this gift; but a chasm suddenly appeared in the ground and he was swallowed up, entering hell alive and with open eyes.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  iv.181.2-4

Property-buying/purchasing (1)

 Æbbe 3.purchasing land from Mul 1: Æbbe 3, abbess, bought from Mul 1, king, of 44 hides (manentes) in Sudaneie in Thanet and 10 at Sturry: S10   

Property-giving/selling (1)

 Mul 1.selling land to Æbbe 3: Mul 1, king, gave to Æbbe 3, abbess, 44 hides (manentes) in Sudaneie in Thanet and 10 at Sturry in return for money: S10    (685 x 687)