# Eadwig - King of England

URL: https://english-history.com/rulers/eadwig
Reign: 955 - 959
Born-Died: c. 940 - 959
Dynasty: House of Wessex
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eadwig

Eadwig's short reign was marked by conflict with powerful churchmen and aristocrats. Mercia and Northumbria recognized his brother Edgar before Eadwig's early death.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Eadred](https://english-history.com/rulers/eadred)
- Succeeded by: [Edgar the Peaceful](https://english-history.com/rulers/edgar-the-peaceful)