Edwy (Eadwig) the Fair King of England [5184] 24
- Born: Abt 942
- Marriage: AElfgifu [12664] in 955
- Died: 1 Oct 959, Gloucester, England about age 17
- Buried: Winchester Cathedral, London, England
 General Notes:
Reigned 955-959. He lost Mercia and Northumbria. He forced St. Dunstan into exile. By his tyranical proceedings, the immorality of his private life, his connection with Elgiva alienated the affections of his subjects.
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Noted events in his life were:
• Acceded, 26 Jan 956, Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey, England, Great Britain.
Edwy married AElfgifu [12664] [MRIN: 5875], daughter of Unknown and AEthelgifu [12665], in 955. (AElfgifu [12664] died in Sep 959 in Gloucester.)
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