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This article is about the father of Ælfwine. For the seventh King of Rohan, see Déor.
Déor
Anglo-Saxon
Biographical Information
LocationEngland
DeathKilled by Orm
Family
SpouseÉadgifu
ChildrenÆlfwine
Physical Description
GenderMale

Déor was a Man living in the early medieval period of English history, and was the father of Ælfwine. He was killed by a sea-captain of the Forodwaith (Vikings) named Orm.[1]

Genealogy

DÉOR
 
Éadgifu
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ælfwine
 
 
 


Etymology

Deor means "wild animal", or "brave and bold as a wild animal" in Old English.

Other versions of the legendarium

In other drafts, Ælfwine's father became Éadwine.

References