Æthelweard (son of Alfred)
c. 880 – 920 or 922
House: Wessex
Æthelweard was the younger son of King Alfred the Great and Ealhswith, born around 880. Unlike his siblings, he was educated at a school where he learned Latin and Old English, along with the liberal arts, under the guidance of teachers. This education took place alongside children of noble and lesser birth from the surrounding area.
Through his father Alfred's patronage, Æthelweard became a wealthy landowner, inheriting numerous estates across southern Britain. He was involved in his brother Edward's reign, attesting several charters from the late 890s. His sons, Æthelwine and Ælfwine, died in the Battle of Brunanburh in 937 and were buried at Malmesbury Abbey.
Æthelweard died on 16 October 922 and was buried in Winchester. His brother Edward succeeded him, dying two years later in 924.
Notable events
- c. 880Born as the younger son of King Alfred the Great and Ealhswith.
- c. 893Asser's biography of King Alfred mentions Æthelweard's education.
- AD 873 x 888Named as the beneficiary of numerous estates in Alfred's will.
- late 890sAttested several charters during his brother Edward's reign.
- 16 October 922Died and was buried in Winchester.
- 937His sons Æthelwine and Ælfwine died in the Battle of Brunanburh.
- 937Æthelwine and Ælfwine were buried at Malmesbury Abbey.
- 924His brother Edward died and was buried in Winchester.
- c. 893Educated in Latin and Old English at a schola.
- c. 893Received instruction in the liberal arts with other noble children.
Other details
Death: Died at approximately 42 years old and was buried in Winchester.
Children: 2
Parents: King Alfred the Great, Ealhswith