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Emma Wife of Athelred

YearDay/MonthTitle
Aethelred the Unready (978 - 1016)
1013Autumn Emma and Edward leave England
 Forced to leave England by the invasion from Denmark, Emma Athelred's wife, fled to Normandy assisted by the Bishop of Peterborough. Sons Edward (the Confessor) and Alfred followed later along with the Bishop of London. Ethelred was not far behind.
 
Edward the Confessor (1042 - 1066)
1043Nov Edward confiscated Emma's land
 Edward learnt that his mother Emma was plotting with Dane Magnus of Norway to take control of the English throne. Edward had no choice and stripped his mother of her land and treasure. Emma was allowed to stay in England until her death.

See Also

CANUTE King of England 1016-1035
HAROLD Harefoot, King of England 1037-1040
Alfred Second son of Athelred
Gunhildr
HARTHACNUT King of England 1040-1042
ATHELRED II The Unready, King of the English 978-1013, 1014
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