Ordgar, Ealdorman of Devon
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Ordgar, Ealdorman of Devon, was a powerful 10th-century Anglo-Saxon nobleman and father of Queen Ælfthryth, noted for his influence in West Saxon politics and religious patronage.
Statements (29)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
10th-century English person
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Anglo-Saxon nobleman ⓘ ealdorman ⓘ |
| activeIn |
Devon
NERFINISHED
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Wessex NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
King Edgar the Peaceful
NERFINISHED
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West Saxon monarchy NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| child | Ælfthryth, Queen of the English NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| country | Kingdom of England ⓘ |
| era | Late Anglo-Saxon England NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| ethnicity | Anglo-Saxon NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| fatherOf | Ælfthryth, Queen of the English NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| floruit | 10th century ⓘ |
| gender | male ⓘ |
| governedRegion | Devon NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| influenced | West Saxon royal court NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| knownFor |
land endowments to religious houses
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support of monastic reform ⓘ |
| language | Old English ⓘ |
| nobleFamily | West Saxon nobility ⓘ |
| notableFor |
influence in West Saxon politics
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religious patronage ⓘ |
| notableRelative | King Edgar the Peaceful (son-in-law) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| offspring | Ælfthryth, Queen of the English NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| positionHeld | Ealdorman of Devon NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| religion | Christianity ⓘ |
| socialClass | high nobility ⓘ |
| spouse | Wulfrun (wife of Ordgar) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| title | Ealdorman ⓘ |
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