King Athelstan

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King Athelstan

King Athelstan (895 - 939) was grandson to Alfred the Great and son of Edward the Elder, and was the first true king to all of England. He reigned between 925 and 939. 

He won the Battle of Brunanburh with the help of Egil and his brother. He offered presents to Egil because of the death of his brother.