Properties (81)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
King
|
| gptkbp:birthYear |
943
|
| gptkbp:burialPlace |
gptkb:Glastonbury_Abbey
|
| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:Edward_the_Martyr
gptkb:Ethelred_II gptkb:Eadwig Eadred Edmund |
| gptkbp:deathYear |
975
|
| gptkbp:dynasty |
gptkb:House_of_Wessex
|
| gptkbp:father |
Edmund I
|
| gptkbp:finaleDate |
973
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Edgar, King of England
|
| gptkbp:knownFor |
Strengthening the monarchy
|
| gptkbp:mother |
Alditha
|
| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:Edgar_the_Peaceful
|
| gptkbp:predecessor |
Edmund I
|
| gptkbp:reignEnd |
975
|
| gptkbp:reignStart |
959
|
| gptkbp:religion |
gptkb:Christianity
|
| gptkbp:significantEvent |
Cultural patronage
Support of the arts Promotion of scientific inquiry Support of education Promotion of religious tolerance Promotion of literacy Promotion of peace initiatives Promotion of trade Promotion of local governance Influence on future monarchs Encouragement of innovation Promotion of literature Encouragement of craftsmanship Strengthening of the navy Reform of the church Support of the church Promotion of technological advancements Encouragement of agricultural development Promotion of the arts and crafts Legacy of governance Support of the merchant class Encouragement of trade routes Promotion of peace and stability Promotion of maritime trade Support of the economy Support of local industries Promotion of social order Promotion of historical writing Promotion of the mining industry Support of the construction industry Promotion of theological studies Reorganization of the military Support of the visual arts Support of monastic reform Development of the legal system Promotion of the fishing industry Establishment of royal justice Support of interfaith dialogue Historical documentation of reign Support of philosophical thought Establishment of the coinage system Establishment of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle Promotion of the performing arts Support of the brewing industry Support of the textile industry Crowning of his sons Establishment of the royal authority Establishment of trade laws Support of the monastic community Support of the music industry Support of the scholarly community Support of the wool trade Influence_on_the_English_language Development_of_the_English_identity Diplomatic_relations_with_continental_Europe Military_campaigns_against_the_Scots Peace_treaties_with_Wales Support_of_the_Anglo-Saxon_culture |
| gptkbp:spouse |
Wulfrun
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Edward_the_Martyr
|
| gptkbp:title |
gptkb:King_of_England
|