Edward I the Elder of Wessex and Kent 1 2 3
- Born: 869
- Marriage (1): Ecgwyn
- Marriage (2): Ælflaeda in 901
- Marriage (3): Edgiva of Kent
- Died: 17 Jul 924 aged 55 4
- Buried: Winchester, Hampshire, England
General Notes:
Edward "the Elder" was an adult in 894. With his concubine Egwyn he had a son Etherstan who became king of England. He was married a second time, with Edgiva. They had two sons, Edred and Edmund I who also became kings of England.
Well-trained by Alfred, his son Edward 'the Elder' (reigned 899-924) was a bold soldier who defeated the Danes in Northumbria at Tettenhall in 910 and was acknowledged by the Viking kingdom of York. The kings of Strathclyde and the Scots submitted to Edward in 921. By military success and patient planning, Edward spread English influence and control. Much of this was due to his alliance with his formidable sister Aethelflaed, who was married to the ruler of Mercia and seems to have governed that kingdom after her husband's death.
Edward was able to establish an administration for the kingdom of England, whilst obtaining the allegiance of Danes, Scots and Britons. Edward died in 924, and he was buried in the New Minster which he had had completed at Winchester. Edward was twice married, but it is possible that his eldest son Athelstan was the son of a mistress.
Noted events in his life were:
• Acceded: King of England, 25 Oct 899.
Edward married Ecgwyn. (Ecgwyn died circa 901 5.)
Edward next married Ælflaeda, daughter of Æthelhelm and Elswitha, in 901. (Ælflaeda died in 920.)
Edward next married Edgiva of Kent, daughter of Sigehelm and Unknown. (Edgiva of Kent was born circa 890 and died on 25 Aug 968.)
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