RELI Sources: Taut, Anne. "The Kings and Queens of Great Britain"n Allen Giiles, London (Henry G Bohn) .Merged General Note: Ealdorman of the Gainas, and Edburh ofRoyal House of Mercia. The title "Ealdorman" later evolved intoEarl. An ealdorman was an important personage (shire officer)who participated in the Witan (Parliament)--Other FieldsRef Number: + DATE 3 NOV 1996