Mills-Martin Family Records - Person Sheet
NameAETHELRED II the Unready, King of England
2832
Accession23 Apr 978, Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey2940 Age: 10
BurialSt. Paul’s Cathedral, London, England2940
FlagsKing/Queen
FatherEDGAR THE PEACEFUL King of England (943-)
MotherAELFTHRYTH (ELFRIDA)
Individual Notes
• Deposed in 1013.
2831, p 1• Reigned 979-1013 (deposed) and 1014-1016. In the face of Danish raids, he was forced to pay huge tributes (Danegeld) to the enemy. He was driven into exile by Sweyn but returned after his death. Died during Canute’s invasion of England.
His tomb was lost when the old St. Paul’s was destroyed in the great fire of London.
2940
Spouses
Death14 Mar 1052, Winchester, England2952 Age: 66
BurialWinchester Cathedral, London, England2952
FatherRichard I NORMANDY Duke of Normandy (933-)
MotherGunnor OF CRÊPON
Marr MemoWinchester Cathedral