Ælfwynn

Ælfwynn was the ruler of Mercia for a few months in 918, following her mothers death on June 12 918. She was the daughter of Æthelred and Æthelflæd, the rulers of Mercia, she was their only child. 
Ælfwynn's father spent most of the decade after her birth on campaign with his father-in-law, King Alfred and brother-in-law Edward Ætheling. By 902 his health was poor and Æthelflæd was from then onwards the effective ruler of Mercia. 
Ælfwynn's mother died in the summer of 918. Unlike her mother, Ælfwynn lacked broad support. A few months after her mothers death she was removed from power by Edward the Elder.
Category:Queens