Edith of Wilton was an English saint, nun and member of the community at Wilton Abbey, and the daughter of Edgar, King of England and Saint Wulfthryth. Edith's parents might have been married and Edgar might have abducted Wulfthryth from Wilton Abbey, but when Edith was an infant, Wulfthryth returned with Edith and their marriage was dissolved. Edith and her mother remained at Wilton for the rest of their lives.
Christian feast day: Edith of Wilton
On September 16, in the year 0, Christian feast day: Edith of Wilton. This event is recorded as a Holidays event in the history of September 16, one of 484 recorded events on this date across all of history.
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