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The original church and conventual buildings having been swept away by the Danes, whether Ælfred restored it or not is uncertain, but it is certain that a house of secular canons was established at Wimborne by a king of the name of Eadward; but again there is some uncertainty as to whether this king was the one who is sometimes called the Eadward the
Bell's Cathedrals: Wimbourne Minster and Christchurch Priory A Short History of Their Foundation and a Description of Their Buildings Thomas Perkins 1874
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It is recorded that the son and successor of Eadward, by name Athelstan, when on a journey in the north visited Chester-le-S.reet and the shrine of S. Cuthbert, which was then at that place.
Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Durham A Description of Its Fabric and A Brief History of the Espiscopal See Joseph E. Bygate
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Harold, Harthaknut, Eadward, and yet another Harold, one after another had their little say, and their own troubles, -- the troubles of kings who know no better cure for them than war.
The Iron Star — and what It saw on Its Journey through the Ages John Preston True
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The foundation of the whole controversy lies in a statement, "in the honest English of the Winchester Chronicle", that, in 924, "was Eadward king chosen to father and to lord of the Scots king and of the Scots, and of Regnold king, and of all the Northumbrians", and also of the
An Outline of the Relations between England and Scotland (500-1707) Robert S. Rait
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It is interesting to note how all property throughout England had advanced in value since "the day that King Edward was alive and dead"; in the old English, "on pam timan pe Eadward cing was cucu and dead" -- _i. e._, on the fifth of January 1066 -- which is a clear intimation that the firm rule of the Conqueror had increased the material prosperity of the country in one generation.
Lynton and Lynmouth A Pageant of Cliff & Moorland F. J. Widgery
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But, by the influence of St. Dunstan, Eadward was chosen and crowned at Winchester.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 5: Diocese-Fathers of Mercy 1840-1916 1913
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Thrice only did he emerge from this retreat: once in 980 when he joined Aelfhere of Mercia in the solemn translation of the relics of King Eadward from their mean grave at
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 5: Diocese-Fathers of Mercy 1840-1916 1913
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Two years after his crowning Eadgar died, and was succeeded by his eldest son Eadward.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 5: Diocese-Fathers of Mercy 1840-1916 1913
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Soon I had many friends, and best of all I loved the athelings, Eadmund and Eadward, who soon took notice of me, the one because I was never weary of weapon play, and the other, Eadward, who was somewhat younger than I, because of the learning that our good priest of Bures had taken such pains to teach me against my will.
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Had it not been for Elfric and Eadward I know not how we should have fared, for at times Emma the queen would not speak with me, if some plan that I must needs make was not to her liking.
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