Athelwald, Ealdorman of East Anglia photograph

Athelwald, Ealdorman Of East Anglia

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Died962 AD
Parents Athelstan Half-King
Alfwynn, wife of Athelstan Half-King
Children Athelflada of Romsey
Edgar (?)
Grandparents Athelfrith of Mercia
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Athelwald, Ealdorman Of East Anglia Life story


Æthelwald or Æthelwold was ealdorman of East Anglia. He is mentioned in Byrhtferth's life of Oswald of Worcester along with other members of his family. He was probably the oldest son of Æthelstan Half-King and succeeded to some of his father's offices in 956 when Æthelstan became a monk at Glastonbury Abbey.

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