dgar, or Eadgar (944-975), king of the
English. Elected king by the northern insurgents against his
brother Eadwig, 957, on the latter’s death he became king of
the West Saxons also, 959. He brought about many monastic reforms.
[World Wide Illustrated Encyclopedia, 1935]
Reigned from 959 to 975. Styled himself Emporer of Britain but was clearly recognised as King of England. Died aged 33. Succeeded by his eldest son, Edward II. {Burke’s Peerage} Legend has it that he "invited" a local chieftain to provide his daughter as a royal bedmate. The chieftain substituted a house servant. The King was so impressed with her that that he gave her the chieftain and his family as servants. {The Times 11 Jan 1995} [GADD.GED]
"Edgar The Peaceful" King of England 959-975. [ROWLEYHR.GED]
Edgar, called The Peaceful (944-75), Saxon king of the English (959-75), younger son of King Edmund I. In 957, during the rule of his brother, King Edwy, Edgar was chosen by the Mercians and Northumbrians to be their sovereign. One of his first acts was to recall the monastic reformer St. Dunstan, whom Edwy had exiled; Edgar subsequently made Dunstan bishop of Worcester and London and archbishop of Canterbury. In 959 Edgar succeeded to the entire English Kingdom. His reign was notable for the establishment of national consolidation, reformation of the clergy, improvement of the judiciary system, and formation of a fleet to defend the coast against the Scandinavian Vikings. [Microsoft Encarta 98 Encyclopedia]
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