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| − | '''Egbert the Egregious''' was once Master of the [[Elder Wand]] after killing [[Emeric the Evil]] |
+ | '''Egbert the Egregious''' was once Master of the [[Elder Wand]] after killing [[Emeric the Evil]] in a ferocious duel (Emeric was "slaughtered"). |
| − | What became of Egbert after mastering the [[Elder Wand]] is unknown, but as the life expectancy of medieval |
+ | What became of Egbert after mastering the [[Elder Wand]] is unknown, but as the life expectancy of medieval duelers was generally short, it is likely that he was murdered shortly after. A century later, [[Godelot]] is recorded to have obtained mastership of the wand. <ref>''[[The Tales of Beedle the Bard (real)]]'' - ''Albus Dumbledore on "''The Tale of the Three Brothers''"''</ref> |
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| + | The name "Egbert" means "bright edge" from the Old English elements ''ecg'' "edge of a sword" and ''beorht'' "bright". This was the name of kings of Kent and Wessex as well as two English saints. The name was rarely used after the Norman conquest but was revived in the 19th century. |
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Revision as of 00:43, 20 December 2015
Egbert the Egregious was once Master of the Elder Wand after killing Emeric the Evil in a ferocious duel (Emeric was "slaughtered"). What became of Egbert after mastering the Elder Wand is unknown, but as the life expectancy of medieval duelers was generally short, it is likely that he was murdered shortly after. A century later, Godelot is recorded to have obtained mastership of the wand. [2]
Magical abilities and skills
- Martial magic: Egbert was notable for being the only known wizard, apart from Albus Dumbledore, to defeat the master of the Elder Wand in a duel, managing to slaughter Emeric the Evil in a battle for the wand.
Etymology
The name "Egbert" means "bright edge" from the Old English elements ecg "edge of a sword" and beorht "bright". This was the name of kings of Kent and Wessex as well as two English saints. The name was rarely used after the Norman conquest but was revived in the 19th century.
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Mentioned only)
- The Tales of Beedle the Bard (Mentioned only)
Notes and references
- ↑ It is most likely that he owned another wand before the Elder Wand.
- ↑ The Tales of Beedle the Bard (real) - Albus Dumbledore on "The Tale of the Three Brothers"
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| Elder Wand | |||
| Death (manufacturer) · Antioch Peverell · Antioch Peverell's killer · Emeric the Evil · Egbert the Egregious · Godelot · Hereward · Barnabas Deverill · Loxias · Arcus or Livius · Mykew Gregorovitch · Gellert Grindelwald · Albus Dumbledore · Draco Malfoy (master only) · Tom Riddle (owner only) · Harry Potter · (Interred) | |||
| Resurrection Stone | |||
| Death (manufacturer) · Cadmus Peverell · (generations of Gaunts) · Marvolo Gaunt · Morfin Gaunt · Tom Riddle · Albus Dumbledore · Harry Potter · (Lost) | |||
| Cloak of Invisibility | |||
| Death (manufacturer) · Ignotus Peverell · Ignotus Peverell's son · Iolanthe Potter · (generations of Potters) · Henry Potter · Fleamont Potter · James Potter I · Albus Dumbledore (owner only) · Harry Potter · James Potter II · Albus Potter | |||