Eadwig
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A king of England from 955 to 959 who lost support in Northumbria to his brother Edgar
- proper noun
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Eadwig
- In 956, Eadwig granted lands to important nobles to strengthen his kingdom.
Examples
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The knottiness in the line of succession persists in the next generation, when Edmund's sons, Eadwig and Edgar, come into contention, with widespread ramifications, including disputes around the Benedictine Reform.
Academic text (2016) -
King Eadwig ruled England from 955 until 959, facing opposition in Northumbria.
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The reign of Eadwig was characterized by conflict with his brother Edgar over power.
Synonyms
Edwy
vsEadwig
9.9
A king of England from 955 to 959 who lost support in northern England
is a variant spelling found in historical records
Surface Forms
Eadwig main
Etymology
Eadwig is an old English name made of two parts: ead meaning 'wealth' or 'good fortune' and wig meaning 'war' or 'battle'. So Eadwig originally meant a 'fortunate warrior' or someone 'wealthy in battle', a fitting name for a king.