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23 lut 2022 · The father of Alfred the Great, King Aethelwulf (‘Noble Wolf’) was King of Wessex from 839-858. Aethelwulf allied with Mercia against the many Viking invasions…
In this article, we will examine the real Æthelred, showing that while he had both successes and failures, he was a crucial figure in the unification of England. We will also analyse his relationships with his 'more impressive' father-in-law, Alfred and Alfred's son, Edward the Elder.
9 wrz 2024 · Aethelred ruled as Lord of the Mercians from c. 881 to 911 and was a key military leader in the fight against Viking conquest and settlement in England.
1 gru 2019 · King Aethelwulf was the first English monarch to throw his support behind the papacy. His reign was the first for which there is evidence of royal priests, and Malmesbury Abbey regarded him as an important benefactor. Like his father, King Aethelwulf maintained a good relationship with Mercia.
Æthelred (died 911) became Lord of the Mercians in England shortly after the death or disappearance of Mercia 's last king, Ceolwulf II, in 879. He is also sometimes called the Ealdorman of Mercia. Æthelred's rule was confined to the western half, as eastern Mercia was then part of the Viking -ruled Danelaw. His ancestry is unknown.
3 maj 2023 · Æthelwulf of Wessex was a king with a heart for his people, who reigned during the tumultuous time of Viking invasions. He was not only an effective ruler, but also a devoted father who taught his children the value of power.
