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The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall describes the reigns of Kings Henry II, Richard I, John and Henry III, providing a wealth of information about their lives and the events of the time. Ralph's work is detailed, comprehensive and objective. We have augmented Ralph's text with extracts from other contemporary chroniclers to enrich the reader's experience. Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.

Biography of Ælfgifu Queen Consort of England

In or before 958 King Eadwig I of England and Ælfgifu Queen Consort of England were married. She by marriage Queen Consort England. The were separated in 958 on the instruction of Archbishop Oda for being too closely related. He the son of King Edmund I of England and Aelfgifu of Shaftesbury Queen Consort England.

Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. 958. This year Archbishop Oda separated [her husband] King Edwy and Elfgiva; because they were too nearly related.

Death of King Eadwig

On 1st October 959 [her husband] King Eadwig I of England died. He was buried at Winchester, Hampshire [Map]. His brother Edgar (age 16) succeeded I King of England.