Æthelgeard
10th century landowner
About Æthelgeard
Æthelgeard was a warrior.
Æthelgeard, also Æthelheard (fl. 950s) was a 10th-century landowner who was known to have been involved in service to the royal family, likely an official of Eadwig.
He is mentioned being from Frome in Somerset, and also owning estates in modern-day Hertfordshire and Oxfordshire. The archives also reveal that he received grants which were heavily modified or forged by Winchester monks. He is also mentioned in the Chronicles of Abingdon Abbey as being a minister to Eadwig.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Frequently asked questions
Who was Æthelgeard?
10th century landowner
What was Æthelgeard's occupation?
Æthelgeard was a warrior.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Æthelgeard. https://biography.guide/aethelgeard/
MLA: "Æthelgeard." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/aethelgeard/.
Chicago: "Æthelgeard." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/aethelgeard/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:07 UTC