What did Ælfric leave to King Æthelred II in his will?
A crown
A manuscript
A ship
A piece of land
Answer
A ship was bequeathed to King Æthelred II in the will of Ælfric, Archbishop of Canterbury. Ælfric, a prominent figure in the Anglo-Saxon Church, held the position of archbishop from 995 until his death in 1005. His will, which detailed the distribution of his possessions, included a provision for a ship to be given to the king.
Unveiling Ælfric: The Archbishop of Mysteries
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