Event: Chrism-loosingÆthelnoth 14.purification of [Guthrum 1] at Wedmore
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Primary Source Info
Original Text |
... Æthelnoth abluit post lauacrum eundem in loco Vuedmor ... |
Date from Source |
<878>: after [Guthrum 1] had been baptized at Aller |
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Notes:
*Guthrum 1 is not mentioned by name in this passage.
Persons associated with this Event:
- Agent:
Æthelnoth 14
(Ealdorman of Somerset, fl. 878-893)
- Recipient:
Guthrum 1
(from Denmark, King of the East Angles, the micel here, d.890. Baptismal name Æþelstan.)
- (Other):
Alfred 8
(the Great, king of the Anglo-Saxons, 871-899) : Alfred 8 grandly offered honours to [Guthrum 1] there [sc. at Wedmore].
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