Lasse & Anita - Person Sheet
Lasse & Anita - Person Sheet
NameKing AEthelred II the Unready of England 
25, 31G Grandfather
25, 31G GrandfatherBirthca 968
Death23 Apr 1016
Alias/AKAEthelred
FatherKing Edgar the Peaceful of England (944-975)
MotherAelfthryth
Spouses
1Elfreda , 31G Grandmother
, 31G GrandmotherBirthca 963
Marriageca 985
ChildrenEdmund II Ironside (989-)
2AEthelgife , Step 31G Grandmother
, Step 31G Grandmother3Emma of Normandy , 28G Grandaunt
, 28G GrandauntBirthca 986
Death1052
FatherRichard I the Fearless of Normandy Duke of Normandy 3rd (ca933-996)
MotherGunnor of Crêpon (-1031)
Marriage5 Apr 1002
Notes for King AEthelred II the Unready of England
Reigned 979-1013(deposed) and 1014-1016. In the face of Danish raids, he was forced to pay huge tributes (Danegeld) to the enemy. He was driven into exile by Sweyn but returned after his death. Died during Canutes invasion of England. Burke says he died 1010. His tomb was lost when the old St Pauls was destroyed in the great fire of London.