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According to Florence of Worcester, Eadric was of non-noble birth but advanced to high dignity through the favour of the English King Ethelred the Unready.

William of Malmesbury describes Eadric Streona as " the refuse of mankind and a reproach unto the English ".

Parentages advanced for Eadric are Wulfric Spot ( which would make Aelfhelm of York whom he assassinated, his own uncle ) or Aethelric, Ealdorman of Mercia who was his predecessor as Ealdorman.

Since he was sacked in disgrace ( due to betraying naval secrets to the Danes ) and his son Aelfgar blinded, this is very unlikely.

His brother was Brihtric ( aka " Beorhtric ").