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Æthelflæd Eneda

unknown - 960s

Æthelflæd Eneda, known as 'the White Duck', was an Anglo-Saxon noblewoman and the first wife of Edgar, King of England. She is likely the mother of Edward the Martyr. Her marriage to Edgar was later questioned by Edgar's subsequent wife, Ælfthryth, to promote her own sons as stronger candidates for the throne. This dispute contributed to the factional tensions that led to Edward's murder.

Æthelflæd Eneda died in the 960s. Her son, Edward the Martyr, was succeeded by Æthelred.

Notable events

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    Æthelflæd Eneda was born to Ordmær.
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    Married Edgar, King of England.
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    Became the mother of Edward the Martyr.
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    Marriage legitimacy questioned by Ælfthryth, Edgar's subsequent wife.
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    Ælfthryth promoted her sons Edmund and Æthelred as stronger throne candidates.
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    Factional dispute arose between supporters of Edward and Æthelred.
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    Edward the Martyr was murdered amid factional disputes.
  • 960s
    Æthelflæd Eneda died.
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    Edward the Martyr succeeded by Æthelred.
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    Modern historians generally treat Æthelflæd as Edgar's wife.

Other details

Death: Æthelflæd Eneda died in the 960s.

Children: 1

Marriages: Edgar, King of the English

Parents: Ordmær,

Sources

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Compiled from various 3rd hand sources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%86thelfl%C3%A6d_Eneda