Æthelwulf, King of Wessex - Wikipedia
WebÆthelwulf (Old English: [ˈæðelwuɫf]; Old English for "Noble Wolf"; died 13 January 858) was King of Wessex from 839 to 858. [a] In 825, his father, King Ecgberht , defeated King Beornwulf of Mercia , ending a long Mercian dominance over Anglo-Saxon England south of the Humber .
Aethelwulf | Biography & Facts | Britannica
WebAethelwulf, Anglo-Saxon king in England, the father of King Alfred the Great. As ruler of the West Saxons from 839 to 856, he allied his kingdom of Wessex with Mercia and thereby withstood invasions by Danish Vikings. Learn more about Aethelwulf’s life, family, and achievements in this article.
Aethelwulf of Wessex - World History Encyclopedia
WebNov 20, 2018 · Aethelwulf (r. 839-858 CE) was King of Wessex, a region in modern-day Britain, son and successor to Egbert of Wessex (r. 802-839 CE) who had unified and expanded his kingdom with Aethelwulf's assistance. Aethelwulf fought at the Battle of Ellandun in 825 CE, defeating the Kingdom of Mercia and taking significant territories …
Aethelwulf King of Wessex - Historic UK
WebFeb 23, 2022 · Aethelwulf King of Wessex. 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…. Jessica Brain. 9 min read. In 839 Aethelwulf became King of Wessex and inherited the throne from his father Egbert. Egbert passed on not …
The Reign of Aethelwulf, King of Wessex: Between Realm and …
WebJul 29, 2019 · But one man stood out – a king of Wessex – as a pious, calculated leader, and a father of legendary figures. He was called Aethelwulf – the Noble Wolf – and today’s story is all about him. Lengthy and eventful, Aethelwulf’s reign is a topic of much debate among historians today.
King Aethelwulf | Britroyals
WebAethelwulf was the son of Egbert and a sub-king of Kent. He assumed the throne of Wessex upon his father's death in 839. His reign is characterized by Viking invasions and repulsions common to all English rulers of the time, but the making of …
Who was King Aethelwulf of Wessex and what did he do?
WebMay 3, 2023 · A father of a queen and five kings - including Alfred the Great - Æthelwulf of Wessex defeated the Vikings, commanded continent-wide respect and expanded his kingdom. Yet he faced accusations of impracticality, desertion of duties, and a scandalous marriage. This is the incredible tale of King Aethelwulf.
Æthelwulf, King of Wessex - Wikiwand
WebÆthelwulf ( Old English: [ ˈæðelwuɫf]; Old English for "Noble Wolf"; died 13 January 858) was King of Wessex from 839 to 858. In 825, his father, King Ecgberht, defeated King Beornwulf of Mercia, ending a long Mercian dominance over …
Aethelwulf | Encyclopedia.com
WebMay 14, 2018 · Æthelwulf (d. 858), king of Wessex (839–58). The son of Egbert (802–39) and father of four kings, the youngest of whom was Alfred the Great (871–99), Æthelwulf is a far from negligible figure in Anglo-Saxon history.
EBK: Aethelwulf, King of Wessex - Early British Kingdoms
WebProbably born at the Imperial Frankish Court in Aachen, Aethelwulf was the eldest son of King Egbert of Wessex and his wife, Redburga. He was the commander of the Wessex army which conquered Kent in AD 825 and, upon the submission of Essex, Sussex and Surrey, he became sub-King of all his father's South-Eastern lordships.
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