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eadwig

/ˈɛd.wɪɡ/

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noun

/ˈɛd.wɪɡ/C1formalpolitical
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к английскому королю X века, который был отвергнут Нортумбрией, в результате чего она признала его брата Эдгара правителем.

A proper noun referring to a 10th-century English king who was rejected by Northumbria, leading them to recognize his brother Edgar as ruler instead.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. King of EnglandC2formalbritish

    A 10th-century Anglo-Saxon king who ruled England from 955 to 959, known for conflicts with nobles and the church, leading to Northumbria and Mercia transferring allegiance to his brother Edgar.

    ruЭдвиг

    • Eadwig was crowned king at Kingston upon Thames in 955.
    • His reign was marked by disputes with Archbishop Dunstan.
    • After Eadwig's death in 959, his brother Edgar united the kingdom.