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Edward the Elder (870s? – 17 July 924) was King of the Anglo-Saxons from 899 until his death in 924. He was the elder son of Alfred the Great and his wife Ealhswith . When Edward succeeded to the throne, he had to defeat a challenge from his cousin Æthelwold , who had a strong claim to the throne as the son of Alfred's elder brother and ...
Jul 25, 2010 · Edward the Elder (Old English: Ēadweard se Ieldra) (c. 870 – 17 July 924) was King of England (899 – 924). He was the son of Alfred the Great (Ælfrēd se Grēata) and Alfred's wife, Ealhswith, and became King upon his father's death in 899. Three marriages: A: Ecgwynn - three children. 1. Ælfred. 2. Æthelstan, King of Wessex. 3.
The eldest son of Alfred the Great, Edward the Elder reigned for 25 years. He is well known as one of the central characters in the Netflix series ‘The Last Kingdom’…
Edward the Elder was the son and heir of Alfred the Great. Learn about his life and reign, his military conquests with the Danes and his lasting legacy.
Jul 13, 2024 · Edward (died July 17, 924, Farndon on Dee, England) was an Anglo-Saxon king in England, the son of Alfred the Great. As ruler of the West Saxons, or Wessex, from 899 to 924, Edward extended his authority over almost all of England by conquering areas that previously had been held by Danish invaders. Edward ascended the throne upon his father ...
Jun 28, 2017 · Well-trained by Alfred, his son Edward 'the Elder' (reigned 899-924) was a bold soldier who defeated the Danes in Northumbria at Tettenhall in 910 and was acknowledged by the Viking kingdom of York.
Feb 17, 2022 · Edward The Elder. Name: King Edward The Elder. Born: c.871. Parents: Alfred the Great and Ealswith of Mercia. House of: Wessex. Crowned: June 8, 900 at Kingston-upon-Thames, aged c.29. Married: (1) Ecgywn (2) Elfleda and (3) Edgiva. Children: 5 sons and 11 daughters. Died: July 17, 924 at Farndon-on-Dee.
Apr 24, 2020 · A brief guide to the Anglo-Saxon king. In season 5 of The Last Kingdom, King Edward rules in Wessex, though insidious forces move in the shadows against him, So, who was Edward? How did he become king, and what how did he deal with the Vikings?
Edward (16 June 874 — 17 July 924) nicknamed the Elder or the Great was King of the Anglo-Saxons from 899 until his death in 924. He was the oldest child of the West Saxon king, Alfred, and his wife, Ealhswith of Mercia. During Edward's reign, Wessex greatly expanded and England was almost unified, however, Edward died before he could do it.
May 14, 2018 · Edward the Elder. Son and successor of Alfred the Great, the Anglo-Saxon king Edward the Elder (died 924) continued his father's spirited defense of Anglo-Saxon domains against Danish invaders. He also greatly increased the power of the West Saxon monarchy.
