Edith of Mercia

Ealdgyth (fl. c. 1057–1066), also Aldgyth or Edith in modern English, was a daughter of Ælfgar, Earl of Mercia, the wife of Gruffudd ap Llywelyn (d. 1063), ruler of all Wales, and later the wife and queen consort of Harold Godwinson, king of England in 1066. She was described by William of Jumièges as a considerable beauty.

This article is about the wife of Harold II. For his unwedded consort, also named Ealdgyth or Edith, see Edith the Fair.

Ealdgyth
Queen consort of England
TenureJanuary 1066 – 14 October 1066
Queen consort of Wales
Tenurec. 1057 – c. 1063
Spouse
Issue
  • Maredudd ap Gruffydd
  • Idwal ap Gruffydd
  • Nest ferch Gruffydd
  • Harold
FatherÆlfgar, Earl of Mercia
MotherÆlfgifu
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