Early Life and Marriage of Emma of Normandy

Emma of Normandy, born in the 980s, became Queen of England twice and Queen of Norway and Denmark. Her family background was influential, with her father being the Duke of Normandy. Emma's marriage to Ethelred the Unready was a political move to ease tensions between England and Normandy. Despite limited personal details, Emma was politically active and prominent at court, unlike her predecessor. She had three children, including Edward the Confessor. Emma's ambition for her sons' futures was evident, though she couldn't secure preferential treatment for them over Ethelred's other sons.

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