Wulfstan, ealdorman of Wiltshire

Wulfstan (or Weohstan; died 802) was a leader of Wessex who ruled Wiltshire as ealdorman under kings Cynewulf and Beorhtric. He was married to Alburga, daughter of Ealhmund, sub-king of Kent.[1]

For other uses, see Wulfstan (disambiguation).

Wulfstan founded a college of secular clergy at Wilton in about 773, but after his death it was transformed by his wife Alburga into the Benedictine convent of Wilton Abbey.

References
  1. The Peerage - Wulfstan, Ealdorman of Wiltshire
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