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Edith

Saxon noblewoman, mother of Athelstane.

minor

Also known as Noble Edith

First appearance: xxxviii

See Edith in xxxviiiBook page

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LALord AbbotKRKing Richard t…AOAthelstane of …CTCedric the SaxonWAWambaEDEdith

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