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| − | '''Elfward''', (c. 903 - 2 August 924) son (possibly illegitimate) of [[Edward the Elder]] is sometimes said to have reigned for a short time after his | + | '''Elfward''', (c. 903 - 2 August 924) son (possibly illegitimate) of [[Edward the Elder]] is sometimes said to have reigned for a short time after his father's death. The [[Anglo-Saxon Chronicles]] says only: |
::''”King Edward passed away, in Mercia, at Farndon, and his son Ælfweard very soon after – sixteen days – at Oxford, their bodies lie at Winchester, Æthelstan was chosen king...”'' | ::''”King Edward passed away, in Mercia, at Farndon, and his son Ælfweard very soon after – sixteen days – at Oxford, their bodies lie at Winchester, Æthelstan was chosen king...”'' | ||
Latest revision as of 04:17, June 4, 2021
Elfward, (c. 903 - 2 August 924) son (possibly illegitimate) of Edward the Elder is sometimes said to have reigned for a short time after his father's death. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicles says only:
| Elfward | |
King of Wessex
| |
| In office July 17, 924 – August 2, 924 | |
| Preceded by | Edward the Elder |
|---|---|
| Succeeded by | Athelstan |
| Born | c. 903 Wessex |
| Died | August 2, 924 Oxford |
- ”King Edward passed away, in Mercia, at Farndon, and his son Ælfweard very soon after – sixteen days – at Oxford, their bodies lie at Winchester, Æthelstan was chosen king...”
- Reference:"The Anglo-Saxon Chronicles" as stated above.