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Ælfgifu of York

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Ælgifu was born circa 963. She was the daughter of Thored of Northumbria, Ealdorman of York and Hilda. She married Ethelred the Unready, King of England, son of Eadgar 'the Peaceful', King of England and Ælfthryth, between 980 and 985. She died in February 1002. Ælgifu was also known as Elgiva. She was also known as Elffleda.