Ealhswith 1 (Female) Wife of Alfred 8 the Great, d. 902
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Factoids by Source

ASC: Anglo-Saxon Chronicle: Base te... (9)

Recorded Name (6)

Ealhswið (2)

 ASC  902 A, 903 C
 ASC  904 A, 905 C

Ealhswiþ (2)

 ASC  <903> B, 903 G
 ASC  <905> B

Ealhswyð (2)

 ASC  903 D
 ASC  905 DG

Personal Relationship (2)

~ Brother (Consanguineal kinship) of Ealhswith 1 (1)

 Æthelwulf 21: of Ealhswith 1: ASC  902 A, <903> B, 903 CDG

Ealhswith 1 Mother (Consanguineal kinship) of ~ (1)

 of Edward 2: ASC  <903> B, 903 CD

Event (1)

Death/dying (1)

 Ealhswith 1.death: Ealhswith 1 departed.: ASC  904 A, <905> B, 905 CDG (902)

ASC (MR): Anglo-Saxon Chronicle (Mercian... (3)

Recorded Name (2)

Ealhswið (1)

 ASC (MR)  902 C

Ealhswyð (1)

 ASC (MR)  [902] B, 905 D

Event (1)

Death/dying (1)

 Ealhswith 1.death: Here Ealhswith 1 passed away.: ASC (MR)  [902] B, 902 C (902)

Asser.VitAlfredi: Life of Alfred (18)

Personal Information (2)

ethnicity (1)

 Asser.VitAlfredi  73 (from the stock of Mercian nobles)

reputation (1)

 Asser.VitAlfredi  73 (respected wife)

Status (1)

Noble (1)

 Asser.VitAlfredi  29

Personal Relationship (11)

~ Ancestor (General relationship) of Ealhswith 1 (1)

 Anonymi 119: of Ealhswith 1: Asser.VitAlfredi  73

Ealhswith 1 Daughter (Consanguineal kinship) of ~ (1)

 of Æthelred Mucel 1: Asser.VitAlfredi  29

~ Daughter (Consanguineal kinship) of Ealhswith 1 (3)

 Ælfthryth 5: of Ealhswith 1: Asser.VitAlfredi  75
 Æthelflæd 4: of Ealhswith 1: Asser.VitAlfredi  75
 Æthelgifu 4: of Ealhswith 1: Asser.VitAlfredi  75

~ Mother (Consanguineal kinship) of Ealhswith 1 (1)

 Eadburg 6: of Ealhswith 1: Asser.VitAlfredi  29

~ Son (Consanguineal kinship) of Ealhswith 1 (2)

 Æthelweard 5: of Ealhswith 1: Asser.VitAlfredi  75
 Edward 2: of Ealhswith 1: Asser.VitAlfredi  75

Ealhswith 1 Wife (Affinal kinship) of ~ (3)

 of Alfred 8: Asser.VitAlfredi  29
 of Alfred 8: Asser.VitAlfredi  73
 of Alfred 8: Asser.VitAlfredi  75

Event (4)

Betrothal (1)

 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)

Death/dying (1)

 Anonymi 122.deaths: Alfred 8 and his wife (Ealhswith 1) had infants who died numbering ...: Asser.VitAlfredi  75

Marriage (2)

 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)

CalendHampson: Metrical Calendar of Hampson (4)

Recorded Name (1)

Ealhswyth (1)

 CalendHampson  339

Personal Information (1)

moral (1)

 CalendHampson  339 (dear)

Status (1)

Lady (1)

 CalendHampson  339

Event (1)

Commemoration of the dead (1)

 Ealhswith 1.death: The fifth [day = 5 December] holds the dear Lady of the English, Ealhswith 1.: CalendHampson  339

Death/dying (1)

 Ealhswith 1.death: The fifth [day = 5 December] holds the dear Lady of the English, Ealhswith 1.: CalendHampson  339

NewMinster.LiberVitae: The Liber Vitae of the New Min... (8)

Recorded Name (2)

EALHSWYÐ (1)

 NewMinster.LiberVitae  Fol 9r.1

Ealhswyð (1)

 NewMinster.LiberVitae  Fol 26r.20.i

Personal Information (2)

moral (1)

 NewMinster.LiberVitae  Fol 9r.1 (distinguished matron)

reputation (1)

 NewMinster.LiberVitae  Fol 26r.20.i (illustrious)

Personal Relationship (2)

Ealhswith 1 Mother (Consanguineal kinship) of ~ (1)

 of Edward 2: NewMinster.LiberVitae  Fol 9r.1

Ealhswith 1 Wife (Affinal kinship) of ~ (1)

 of Alfred 8: NewMinster.LiberVitae  Fol 26r.20.i

Event (2)

Alms-giving (1)

 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 - ?)

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

 Ealhswith 1.foundation of Nunnaminster: Ealhswith 1 founded a female monastery: NewMinster.LiberVitae  Fol 9r.1

Commendation (1)

 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 - ?)

Praying (1)

 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 - ?)

S1507 (2)

Recorded Name (1)

Ealhswiðe (1)

 S1507   

Event (1)

Bequeathing/will-making (1)

 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)

S363 (3)

Recorded Name (1)

Ealhswið (1)

 S363   

Personal Relationship (1)

Ealhswith 1 Mother (Consanguineal kinship) of ~ (1)

 of Edward 2: S363   

Event (1)

Charter-witnessing (1)

 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)

Grant and Gift (1)

 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)

Property-exchanging (1)

 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)

Symeonof Durham.HistoriadeSanctoCuthberto: Historia de Sancto Cuthberto (1)

Event (1)

Advice/counsel (1)

 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

Assembly (1)

 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)

 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

Blessing (1)

 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

Culting/venerating saint(s) (1)

 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

Dreaming/seeing vision/revelation (1)

 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

Hiding/harbouring/sanctuary (1)

 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

Speech (1)

 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

WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum: Gesta Pontificum Anglorum (2)

Personal Relationship (1)

Ealhswith 1 Mother (Consanguineal kinship) of ~ (1)

 of Edward 2: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  v.245.2

Event (1)

Grant and Gift (1)

 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)

Property-exchanging (1)

 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)