Individual Details
Aethelred "the Unready" II
(Abt 968 - 23 Apr 1016)
called Æthelred the Unready [Old Eng., (= (without counsel].
A weak king, he reigned at the height of Danish power.
Although he began paying tribute through the DANEGELD to the Danes in 991, they returned in 997 to plunder his realm, staying until 1000.
He Reigned from 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.
A weak king, he reigned at the height of Danish power.
Although he began paying tribute through the DANEGELD to the Danes in 991, they returned in 997 to plunder his realm, staying until 1000.
He Reigned from 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.
Events
| Birth | Abt 968 | ||||
| Title (Nobility) | 978 - 1016 | King of England | |||
| Event | 4 Apr 978 | Acceeded - Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey | |||
| Marriage | Abt 985 | Elfreda | |||
| Marriage | 1002 | Emma | |||
| Death | 23 Apr 1016 | London |
Families
| Spouse | Elfreda ( - ) |
| Child | Edmund "The Ironside" II (983 - 1016) |
| Spouse | Emma ( - ) |
| Child | Edward "The Confessor" (1002 - ) |
| Father | Edgar "The Peaceful" (944 - 975) |
| Mother | Aelfthryth ( - ) |