d. 800. Abbess and foundress, born a princess in Wessex, England. The
sister of King Egbert of Wessex, Alburga displayed piety at an early
age. She was married to Wulfstan of Wiltshire as part of a political
alliance. She founded Wilton Abbey while married to Wulfstan. Upon his
death, Alburga retired to Wilton and became the abbess.