The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle

Alderman Leofsy

Role: alderman · First appears: A.D. 999–1005

Life events

  • 1002 · At the king's command, Alderman Leofsy made peace with the fleet in return for food and tribute.(A.D. 999–1005)
    • With: King Ethelred
    • “Then sent the king to the fleet Alderman Leofsy, who at the king's word and his council made peace with them, on condition that they received food and tribute; which they accepted, and a tribute was paid of 24,000 pounds.”
  • 1002 · Alderman Leofsy slew Eafy.(A.D. 999–1005)
    • With: Eafy
    • “In the meantime Alderman Leofsy slew Eafy, high-steward of the king”
  • 1002 · King Ethelred banished Alderman Leofsy from the land.(A.D. 999–1005)
    • With: King Ethelred
    • “and the king banished him from the land.”

A.D. 999–1005

  • with Eafy (Leofsy slew Eafy; a one-off killing.) “In the meantime Alderman Leofsy slew Eafy, high-steward of the king; and the king banished him from the land.”

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