Hodierna of St Albans
Mother of Alexander Neckam and wet nurse to Richard I of England
About Hodierna of St Albans
Lived 1140 – 1215 (aged 74–75). Hodierna of St Albans was an English and British wet nurse and nurse.
Hodierna of St Albans (fl. 1150–1210) was the mother of Alexander Neckam and wet nurse of Richard I of England. Hodierna is also known as Audierne.
According to legend, Richard I and Alexander Neckam were born on the same day. The astrological significance of these two births may be the reason Hodierna was chosen as wet nurse.
The village of West Knoyle in Wiltshire was formerly known as Knoyle Hodierne after her.
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Who was Hodierna of St Albans?
mother of Alexander Neckam and wet nurse to Richard I of England
When was Hodierna of St Albans born?
Hodierna of St Albans was born in 1140.
When did Hodierna of St Albans die?
Hodierna of St Albans died in 1215.
What was Hodierna of St Albans's occupation?
Hodierna of St Albans was a wet nurse and nurse.
What nationality was Hodierna of St Albans?
Hodierna of St Albans was English and British.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Hodierna of St Albans
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