I’ve traced my ancestry back to Ælfwine, Sheriff of Warwick and it’s said he’s a descendant of King Ecgbert III as well as Charles Martel.
I’m curious as to how close King Ecgbert IIIs legacy can be traced or if any historians are knowledgable on the subject; or if there’s any legitimacy to the claims or if they’re simply superstition.
Thank you very much.
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