Elfgifu of Wessex

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Personal and Family Information

Elfgifu was the daughter of Ælfred of Wessex and Ealswith or Alswitha de Gainsborough. The date and place of her birth have not been found.

Her husband was Harold VI Parcus. They were married, but the date and place have not been found. Their three known children were Herfast (0885-?), Gorm III (c0880-0958) and Harold (c0875-?).

Pedigree Chart (3 generations)


 

Elfgifu of Wessex
 

 

Ælfred of Wessex
(0849-0899)

 

Æthelwulf
(c0795-0858)

 

Egbert III
(c0770-0839)

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saint Rædburh of Wessex
(c0788-?)

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Osburh of Wight
(c0810-<0852)

 

Osiac de Hampshire
(c0875-?)

 
     
 
 
   

Ealswith or Alswitha de Gainsborough
(0852-0905)

 

Æthelred Mucil