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The Story Of Athelstan, The Unlikely Ruler Who Became The First King Of England
In 927, Athelstan became the first king to rule over all of England — and it hadn't been an easy journey. Though he was the son of Edward the Elder, King of the Anglo-Saxons, he was born not to his ...
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Malmesbury: England's Oldest Borough
Malmesbury is the oldest borough in England ... at the battle of Brunanburh, Athelstan led a force drawn from Britain and defeated an invasion by the king of Scotland in alliance with the Welsh ...
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King Charles Has Hilarious Reply for Fan Who Tried to Hand Him Burger King Crown
who was the last Anglo-Saxon king of England. Meanwhile, Queen Camilla will wear Queen Mary's Crown. The spectacular sparkler is set with 2,200 diamonds and was first worn by Charles' great ...
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What happened to the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings?
Alfred's grandson, Athelstan, pushed English power north as far as Scotland and was the first king to claim to be ‘King of all England’. One story tells how King Cnut stood on the shore and ...