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King of Wessex Depiction of Æthelwulf in the late-13th-century Genealogical Chronicle of the English Kings. When Æthelwulf succeeded to the throne of Wessex in 839, his experience as sub-king of Kent had given him valuable training in kingship, and he in turn made his own sons sub-kings.
Aethelwulf (died 858) was an 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.
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Nov 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.
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Feb 23, 2022 · 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.
May 3, 2023 · Learn about the life and achievements of King Aethelwulf, who ruled Wessex from 839 to 858 and fought against the Vikings. Find out how he became a father of kings, a pilgrim to Rome, and a controversial figure in his own time.
Jul 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.
Æthelwulf. (d. 858) king of the West Saxons. Quick Reference. (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.
