Aelfgifu of Northampton
Queen regent of Norway
Also called Elgiva
Born (c990) - Died (Dec 25, 1044)
Father - Aelfmaer of Northampton
Mother - Wulfruna N
Aelfgifu became the first wife (c1006) of Canute II the Great
The marriage was considered uncanonical by the English church and she was not queen
Her children were considered legitimate in Danish law
Canute appointed her as regent of Norway (1028 - 1036) for her elder son Sweyn
Aelfgifu later returned to England
Children :