Ealdorman_of_Devon

Ealdorman of Devon

Ealdorman of Devon

Noble title in Saxon England


The Ealdorman of Devon in England before the Norman Conquest of 1066, was the Ealdorman, that is the king's deputy as local ruler, of the shire of Devon. Following the Norman Conquest the office was re-invented, if not actually continued, as Earl of Devon.

Known ealdormen of Devon


References

  1. Thorn, Caroline & Frank, (eds.) Domesday Book, (Morris, John, gen.ed.) Vol. 9, Devon, Parts 1 & 2, Phillimore Press, Chichester, 1985, part 2 (notes), chapter 5. Thorn refers to Ordgar, Ealdorman of Devon as "Earl of Devon"

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