Elgiva Collection

King Eadwig and Queen Aelfgifu, marriage annulled by Dunstan
Edwy or Eadwig, King of England and his wife Elgiva or Aelfgifu - their marriage is annulled against their will by Archbishop Dunstan, probably for political reasons

Edwy and Elgiva, (mid 19th century). Creator: J Rogers
Edwy and Elgiva, (mid 19th century). Depiction of a scene from early British history: Queen Elgiva and King Eadwig are reproved by priests, possibly Archbishop Odo and/or Saint Dunstan

Edwy and Elgiva, n.d. Creator: Clarkson Stanfield
Edwy and Elgiva, n.d

Edwy or Eadwig, King of England, and Queen Elgiva
Edwy or Eadwig (?-959), King of England, and his wife Elgiva (Aelfgifu). Their marriage was annulled against their will by Archbishop Dunstans supporters, for political reasons

Edwy or Eadwig (?-959), King of England, and his wife Elgiva (Aelfgifu). Their marriage was annulled against their will by Archbishop Dunstan's supporters, for political reasons

Cruelty of Dunstan to Edwy and Elgiva (engraving)
7188212 Cruelty of Dunstan to Edwy and Elgiva (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cruelty of Dunstan to Edwy and Elgiva)

Anglo-Saxon England: Dunstan dragging King Edury from Elgiva (engraving)
6005338 Anglo-Saxon England: Dunstan dragging King Edury from Elgiva (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dunstan dragging King Edury from Elgiva)

Dolls of courtiers Duchesse de Conde and Lady Barrington
Doll representing courtiers Pomona, Duchesse de Conde in blue dress with dark blue velvet trim, and Lady Barrington doll in pink dress with gold embroidery

Edwy and Elgiva (engraving)
727003 Edwy and Elgiva (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edwy and Elgiva. Illustration for David Humes 1806 edition of The History of England)

Dunstan, Edwy, and Elgiva (engraving)
2792878 Dunstan, Edwy, and Elgiva (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dunstan, Edwy, and Elgiva)

Dunstan upbraiding Edwy and Elgiva (engraving)
6020490 Dunstan upbraiding Edwy and Elgiva (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dunstan upbraiding Edwy and Elgiva)

Elgiva seized by order of Archbishop Odo, 1847. Creator: John Everett Millais
Elgiva seized by order of Archbishop Odo, 1847

Edwy dragged by Dunstan from the presence of Elgiva, c1890. Creator: Unknown
Edwy dragged by Dunstan from the presence of Elgiva, c1890. Eadwig, (died 1 October 959), King of England from 955 in dispute with Archbishops Dunstan following the banquet of his coronation in

Cruelty of Dunstan to Edwy & Elgiva, 1838. Edwy (d.959), King of England from 955. Queen Elgiva and Dunstan (909- 988), an Abbot of Glastonbury Abbey, a Bishop of Worcester

Edwy and Elgiva, (19th century). Artist: J Rogers
Edwy and Elgiva, (19th century). Queen Elgiva seized by order of Archbishop Odo, and Dunstan inciting Edgar to rebel against his brother

Dunstan Dragging Edwy from the Presence of Elgiva

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"Elgiva: A Tragic Tale of Love and Politics in 10 Captivating Images" Edwy and Elgiva, a love story from the mid-19th century captured by J Rogers. King Eadwig and Queen Aelfgifu's marriage annulled against their will by Archbishop Dunstan for political reasons. The forbidden union of Edwy or Eadwig, King of England, and his wife Elgiva faced opposition due to their third-cousin relationship. Witness the regal couple - Edwy or Eadwig, King of England, alongside Queen Elgiva. Unveiling the cruelty inflicted upon Edwy and Elgiva through an engraving depicting Dunstan dragging away King Edury from his beloved queen. Delicate dolls representing courtiers Duchesse de Conde and Lady Barrington pay homage to the tragic tale of Edwy and Elgiva. An enchanting engraving showcasing the bond between Edwy and Elgiva amidst challenging circumstances. Discover Dunstan's role as he upbraids both Edwy and Elgiva in another powerful engraving capturing their turmoil. In 1847, witness the heart-wrenching moment when Elgiva is seized under Archbishop Odo's order, immortalized by John Everett Millais' artistry. The poignant scene where Dunstan drags away a distraught Edwy from his beloved queen remains etched in history with an unknown artist's c1890 creation. These captivating images depict "Elgiva, " a tragic tale entwined with love, politics, betrayal, and resilience that unfolded during Anglo-Saxon England under the watchful eyes of historical figures like Archbishop Dunstan.