Edred of England

Eadred
King of England
King of England
Reign	26 May 946 – 23 November 955
Predecessor	Edmund I
Successor	Edwy
Born	923 Wessex, England
Died	23 November 955
Burial	Old Minster, Winchester, England. Bones now in Winchester Cathedral, England
Father	Edward the Elder
Mother	Edgiva

Eadred (also Edred) (c. 923 – 23 November 955) was King of England from 946 until his death. He was a son of King Edward the Elder and Edgiva of Kent. He was king after his brother, King Edmund I. Like both his older brothers, Edred was successful against the Vikings. Edred was a very religious man, but had very poor health (he could barely eat his food). He died on November 23 955, in Frome, Somerset, and was buried in the Old Minster at Winchester. His nephew, King Edwy, became king after him.

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