Eadwig

/ ˈɛdwɪɡ; ˈɛdwɪ /

noun

1. Eadwig959MEnglishPOLITICS: hereditary ruler died 959 ad , king of England (955–57)

Example Sentences

In 959 Eadwig died, and Eadgar became king south of the Thames.

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King Eadwig declares that a certain church-ward of Exeter is free and fare-worthy.

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Soon after the accession of Eadwig, in 956, Dunstan incurred the wrath of a powerful enemy.

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The great men were wroth at this slight on themselves and on the kingly office, and sent Dunstan to bring Eadwig back to the hall.

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While he was there, the people of the north revolted from Eadwig, and chose his younger brother Eadgar as king.

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