Ælfwine of Warwick facts for kids
Ælfwine of Warwick was an important person in England during the time of William the Conqueror. He served as the Sheriff of Warwickshire. This was a big deal because he was one of the few Anglo-Saxons who got to keep their land after the Norman Conquest. Most Anglo-Saxon landowners lost their property when the Normans took over.
Who Was Ælfwine's Family?
Ælfwine's mother was Erminhild de Warwick. His father was Wigod de Wallingford, who was an Earl (a powerful noble) in the area of Wallingford.
Ælfwine was married to a woman named Horne. They had several children:
- Turchill of Kinsbury de Warwick, also known as Thorkell of Arden. He became a knight and an Earl in Warwickshire. He married Leverunia. Their family later became known as the important Arden family in Warwickshire.
- Leofstan
- Gudmund
Ælfwine also had a sister named Ealdgyth. She married Robert d'Oilly, who took over Ælfwine's job as Sheriff after him.
What Lands Did Ælfwine Own?
Ælfwine owned a large estate called Ryton-on-Dunsmore. This land was quite big and included woodland and a mill. A mill was very valuable back then because it was used to grind grain into flour.
He also gave money and support to Coventry Abbey, which was a religious building. This shows he was a wealthy and generous person.
