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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. | 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. | ||