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King Athelstan (895 - 939) was grandson to Alfred the Great, son of Edward the Elder, and was the first true king to all of England. He reigned between 925 and 939. | King Athelstan (895 - 939) was grandson to Alfred the Great, son of Edward the Elder, and was the first true king to all of England. He reigned between 925 and 939. | ||
King Athelstan was a shrewd ruler. Though outmatched, he won the Battle of Brunanburh through cunning offers and the help of Egil and his brother, Thorolf. After the battle, he gave presents to [[Egil]] to take back to his father as compensation for the death of Thorolf, who died after being ambushed by Earl Adils during the battle. | King Athelstan was a shrewd ruler. Though outmatched, he won the [[Battle of Brunanburh]] through cunning offers and the help of [[Egil]] and his brother, Thorolf. After the battle, he gave presents to [[Egil]] to take back to his father as compensation for the death of Thorolf, who died after being ambushed by Earl Adils during the battle. | ||
Images and statues of King Athelstan can be seen [http://www.nashfordpublishing.co.uk/monarchs/athelstan.html/ here]. | |||
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King Athelstan
King Athelstan (895 - 939) was grandson to Alfred the Great, son of Edward the Elder, and was the first true king to all of England. He reigned between 925 and 939.
King Athelstan was a shrewd ruler. Though outmatched, he won the Battle of Brunanburh through cunning offers and the help of Egil and his brother, Thorolf. After the battle, he gave presents to Egil to take back to his father as compensation for the death of Thorolf, who died after being ambushed by Earl Adils during the battle.
Images and statues of King Athelstan can be seen here.