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'''Egbert the Egregious (fl.1278-1356)''' was once Master of the [[Elder Wand]] after killing [[Emeric the Evil]] in a ferocious duel.
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'''Egbert the Egregious''' was a [[Wizardkind|wizard]] who lived in the [[Middle Ages]].<ref name="TBBE">{{TBB|E}} - ''Albus Dumbledore on "''The Tale of the Three Brothers''"''</ref>
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What became of Egbert after mastering the [[Elder Wand]] is unknown, but as the life expectancy of medieval duellers 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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He was once the Master of the [[Elder Wand]] after killing [[Emeric the Evil]] in a [[Duel Between Emeric the Evil and Egbert the Egregious|ferocious duel]] (Emeric was "slaughtered").
 
What became of Egbert after mastering the [[Elder Wand]] is unknown, but Dumbledore suggests Egbert did not last long. Therefore, it is possible that another wizard killed him in order to gain ownership of the legendary [[wand]]. A century later, [[Godelot]] is recorded to have obtained mastery of the wand.<ref name="TBBE">{{TBB|E}} - ''Albus Dumbledore on "''The Tale of the Three Brothers''"''</ref>
   
 
==Magical abilities and skills==
 
==Magical abilities and skills==
*'''Master Duellist:''' 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 defeat [[Emeric the Evil]] in a battle for the Wand.
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*'''[[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 between Emeric the Evil and Egbert the Egregious|duel]], managing to slaughter [[Emeric the Evil]] in a battle for the wand, showing his exceptional proficiency and power as a duellist. Despite this, Dumbledore suspects that he may have lost the Elder Wand in a duel himself.<ref name="TBBE">{{TBB|E}} - ''Albus Dumbledore on "''The Tale of the Three Brothers''"''</ref>
   
 
==Etymology==
 
==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.
 
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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==Behind the scenes==
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*Judging by his title ''egregious'' which is defined as outstandingly bad, Egbert was presumably a notorious [[dark wizard]] himself. His activities are unknown, other than his battle for possession of the [[Elder Wand]].
   
 
==Appearances==
 
==Appearances==
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Revision as of 00:11, 1 June 2020

Egbert the Egregious was a wizard who lived in the Middle Ages.[2]

He was once the 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 Dumbledore suggests Egbert did not last long. Therefore, it is possible that another wizard killed him in order to gain ownership of the legendary wand. A century later, Godelot is recorded to have obtained mastery 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, showing his exceptional proficiency and power as a duellist. Despite this, Dumbledore suspects that he may have lost the Elder Wand in a duel himself.[2]

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.

Behind the scenes

  • Judging by his title egregious which is defined as outstandingly bad, Egbert was presumably a notorious dark wizard himself. His activities are unknown, other than his battle for possession of the Elder Wand.

Appearances

Notes and references

  1. It is most likely that he owned another wand before the Elder Wand.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 The Tales of Beedle the Bard (real) - Albus Dumbledore on "The Tale of the Three Brothers"
Known owners of the Deathly Hallows
Hallows
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