Egbert the Egregious

Egbert the Egregious
Biographical information
Born	Middle Ages
Physical information
Species	Human
Gender	Male
Magical characteristics
Wand	Unknown 15", Elder, Thestral tail hair core

Egbert the Egregious was once Master of the Elder Wand after killing Emeric the Evil in a ferocious duel (Emeric was "slaughted"). 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.

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 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)