Eadgyds

Eadgyds was an Anglo-Saxon noblewoman who lived in the 10th century. She was the daughter of King Edward the Elder of England and his second wife, Eadgifu of Kent. This made her a half-sister to kings Æthelstan, Edmund I, and Eadred. Her paternal grandfather was Alfred the Great.

Eadgyds married Charles the Simple, King of West Francia, in 919. This marriage was a significant political alliance, intended to strengthen ties between the Anglo-Saxon kingdom and the Frankish realm against Viking incursions. Through this union, Eadgyds became Queen of West Francia. She had one son with Charles, Louis IV, who would later succeed his father as king.

Following Charles the Simple's deposition in 923, Eadgyds, along with her young son, sought refuge back in England. She was received by her brother, King Æthelstan, who provided for her and her son. Louis IV eventually returned to West Francia and became king. Little is known about Eadgyds' later life, but she is recorded as a benefactress of churches, indicating her continued status and influence. Her lineage and marriage highlight the extensive royal connections and political maneuvering within early medieval Europe.