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Eadgar’s Law.
The constitution of England during the reign of Eadgar (959-975) when, under the virtual rule of Dunstan, Archbishop of Canterbury, the various tribes of Saxons and Danes were united under one administration. Knut re-established Eadgar’s Law on his accession in 1016.
Eagle of Brittany.
Bertrand Duguesclin, Constable of France (died 1380), was so called.
Ealdorman.
In Saxon times, a national officer, appointed by the king and council to control military affairs in the shire. He sat with the sheriff in the Shire Court.
Earthquake, Council of the.
The name given to the Synod of the English Church at which the Wycliffite doctrines were declared heretical. It was so called from a shock of earthquake which was felt during the sitting of the Synod.