Wulfthryth (abbess of Wilton)

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Personal and Family Information

Wulfthryth was born in 0961 in Kemsing, Sevenoaks, Kent, England , the daughter of unknown parents.

She died on 15 SEP 0984. The place is not known.

Her husband was Edgar. They were married, but the date and place have not been found. Their only known child was saint Eadgyth (0961-0984).

Events

EventDateDetailsSourceMultimediaNotes
Birth 0961
Place: Kemsing, Sevenoaks, Kent, England
Death 15 SEP 0984

Attributes

AttributeDateDescriptionDetailsSourceMultimediaNotes
Nobility Title abbess of Wilton

Notes

Note 1

Wulfthryth, a nun of noble birth, whom Edgar forcibly carried off from her monastery at Wilton. Under St. Dunstan's direction, he did penance for this crime by not wearing his crown for seven years.

Note 2

Myth: She built a church at Wilton, and dedicated it in the name of Saint Denis. Saint Dunstan was invited to the dedication and wept much during mass. Being asked the reason, he said it was because Edith would die in three weeks, which actually happened, on 15 September AD 984.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia English
    Source: Wikipedia English