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.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf 10th-century English person
Anglo-Saxon nobleman
ealdorman
activeIn Devon NERFINISHED
Wessex NERFINISHED
associatedWith King Edgar the Peaceful NERFINISHED
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
support of monastic reform
language Old English
nobleFamily West Saxon nobility
notableFor influence in West Saxon politics
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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Tavistock Abbey ruins foundedBy Ordgar, Ealdorman of Devon