Ordgar, Earldorman of Devonshire

- 971

• Name	Ordgar
  Relationship	with Robert Alan Roy
  Religion	961	Tavistock Abbey, Tavistock, Devonshire, England   [5]
  He founded Tavistock Abbey in 961.
  Charter/Grant/Gift	Between 962 and 970  [5]
  His name appears as a witness on charters of King Edgar.
  Title(s)	964  [5]
  In 964 Ordgar was created an Ealdorman by King Edgar.
  Death	971  [5]
  Burial	—	Tavistock Abbey, Tavistock, Devonshire, England   [5]
  	According to William of Malmesbury, he was buried with his son at Tavistock, but according to Florence of Worcester, he was buried at Exeter. [5]
  Person ID	I2841	| Roy Line, Boudreau Line
  Last Modified	1 Jul 2021

  
  

  Family	Wulfrith   bur. Bef 981, Tavistock Abbey, Tavistock, Devonshire, England
  Marriage	yes date unknown  [1, 7]
  Children	1. Ælfthryth,   b. 945, Devonshire, England d. Abt 1000, England (Age 55 years)
  Family ID	F2234	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	1 Jul 2021

  
  

• Event Map		Child - Ælfthryth - 945 - Devonshire, England Religion - 961 - Tavistock Abbey, Tavistock, Devonshire, England Burial - — - Tavistock Abbey, Tavistock, Devonshire, England  = Link to Google Earth
  Pin Legend	: Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  
  

• Sources

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