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[[File:DTVA - Miniature of Æthelthryth.jpg|thumb|250px|Miniature of S. Æthelthryth, from the Benedictional of St Æthelwold / 963-984]] | [[File:DTVA - Miniature of Æthelthryth.jpg|thumb|250px|Miniature of S. Æthelthryth, from the Benedictional of St Æthelwold / 963-984]] | ||
Queen '''Æthelthryth''' of [[Northumbria]] (c. 636 – 679), also known as '''Etheldreda''', '''Audrey''', or '''Edeldreda''', was the founder of the [[Isle of Ely Monastery]] and its first {{Wiki|Bishop of Ely|Abbess}}.<ref name="DT">''[[Discovery Tour: Viking Age]]'' – [[Learnings: Ely, a Monastery for All]]</ref> | Queen '''Æthelthryth''' of [[Northumbria]] (c. 636 – 679), also known as '''Etheldreda''', '''Audrey''', or '''Edeldreda''', was the founder of the [[Isle of Ely Monastery]] and its first {{Wiki|Bishop of Ely|Abbess}}.<ref name="DT">''[[Discovery Tour: Viking Age]]'' – [[Learnings: Ely, a Monastery for All]]</ref> She was married to King [[Ecgfrith of Northumbria|Ecgfrith]].<ref>{{WP|Æthelthryth}}</ref> | ||
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After her death in 679, she was buried in a simple wooden coffin. Years later, the coffin was opened so her remains could be moved to a new marble sarcophagus and, according to the legend, Æthelthryth's body showed not a single sign of decay. The preservation of her body was seen as a miracle, and Æthelthryth was declared a saint.<ref name="DT"/> | |||
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Latest revision as of 06:25, 28 May 2024
Queen Æthelthryth of Northumbria (c. 636 – 679), also known as Etheldreda, Audrey, or Edeldreda, was the founder of the Isle of Ely Monastery and its first Abbess.[1] She was married to King Ecgfrith.[2]
Legacy[edit | edit source]
After her death in 679, she was buried in a simple wooden coffin. Years later, the coffin was opened so her remains could be moved to a new marble sarcophagus and, according to the legend, Æthelthryth's body showed not a single sign of decay. The preservation of her body was seen as a miracle, and Æthelthryth was declared a saint.[1]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Discovery Tour: Viking Age (mentioned only)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Discovery Tour: Viking Age – Learnings: Ely, a Monastery for All
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Æthelthryth on Wikipedia