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ealdorman
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thumb|A mention of ealdormen in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle

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Instance of
noble title
Subclass of
minister
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Contents
  • Early use
  • 10th century
  • Notable ealdormen
  • See also
  • Citations
  • References
  • Further reading

thumb|A mention of ealdormen in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle

Ealdorman ( , ) was an office in the government of Anglo-Saxon England. During the 11th century, it evolved into the title of earl.

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