Ethelflaeda (c. 963–c. 1016)

views updated

Ethelflaeda (c. 963–c. 1016)

Abbess at Romsey. Name variations: Aethelflaeda; Ethelfleda. Born around 963; died around 1016; daughter of Elfthrith (c. 945–1002) and Edgar (944–975), king of the English (r. 959–975).

More From encyclopedia.com