Edgar Edgar /ˈɛdgɝ/

noun

1. The younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)  ( Edgar )
   the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)
    Edgar was known to have ascended to the throne of England after his brother Edwy's passing.
   Edgar was known to have ascended to the throne of England after his brother Edwy's passing.