Æthelric
Ealdorman des Hwicce
About Æthelric
Æthelric was an Earldorman. He is thought to have succeeded his father, Æthelmund, as Ealdorman of Hwicce. He is first mentioned in a charter dated 804, where he bequeaths various parcels of land to his mother, Ceolburh, to revert to the Church after her death.
He also appears in a dispute dated 824 between Heahbeorht, Bishop of Worcester and a family living in Berkeley, Gloucestershire regarding land in Westbury-on-Trym, which he rules to be given to the church.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Æthelric?
ealdorman des Hwicce
What nationality was Æthelric?
Æthelric's recorded nationality: Kingdom of the Hwicce.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Æthelric son of Æthelmund
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