Edred of England facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Eadred |
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King of England | |
Reign | May 26, 946 – November 23 955 |
Predecessor | Edmund I |
Successor | Edwy |
Born | 923 Wessex, England |
Died | November 23, 955 |
Burial | Old Minster, Winchester, England. Bones now in Winchester Cathedral, England |
Father | Edward the Elder |
Mother | Edgiva |
King Edred or Eadred (c. 923 – November 23 955) was King of England from 946 until his death. He was a son of King Edward the Elder and Edgiva of Kent. He was king after his brother, King Edmund I. Like both his older brothers, Edred was successful against the Vikings. Edred was a very religious man, but had very poor health (he could barely eat his food). He died on November 23 955, in Frome, Somerset, and was buried in the Old Minster at Winchester. His nephew, King Edwy, became king after him.
Family tree
Preceded by Edmund I |
King of England 946–955 |
Succeeded by Edwy |
Images for kids
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Mortuary chest of Eadred in Winchester Cathedral
See also
In Spanish: Edred para niños
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