NameEthelred_II the_Unready King of Kent
Birthabt 968
Death23 Apr 1016, London, Middlesex, England
BurialSt. Paul’s Cathedral, London, England
Spouses
ChildrenAthelstan
Egbert (-1005)
Edred
Edwy (-1017)
Edward
Edgar
Edith
Elgiva
Wulfhilda
(Daughter)
Death1052
FatherRichard_I the_Fearless of_Normandy Third Duke of Normandy (933-996)
MotherGunnora de_Crepon of_Denmark (~936-1031)
ChildrenAlfred Athling (-1036)
Edward the_Confessor (~1002-1066)
Notes for Ethelred_II the_Unready King of Kent
He ruled 979-1042. He was suceeded by his son, Edward the Confessor.
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.