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Aethelbert (King of Wessex 860-866)

 Born   Born At
 Died866  Buried At
 FatherAethelwulf (King of Wessex 839-858)  MotherOsburga
 Titles include King of Wessex from 860 to 865  
 Born / 
 Died866 / 
he third (or second) son of Aethelwulf King of Wessex. Aethelbert became ruler of Kent after the death of his father and ruler of Wessex after his elder brother Athelbald who died in 860. His reign was short, only lasting for six years and those six years were plagued by Viking invasions. He was succeeded by his brother Aethelred.

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Fantasy image of Athelstan (son of Aethelwulf)
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Athelbald (King of Wessex 858-860)
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Aethelred (King of Wessex 866-871)
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Alfred (The Great, King of Wessex 871-899)

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Father:Aethelwulf (King of Wessex 839-858) ( - d.858)
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 Aethelbert (King of Wessex 860-866) ( - d.866)
 Aethelbert (King of Wessex 860-866) ( - d.866)

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    People

    • Athelbald (King of Wessex 858-860)
    • Aethelwulf (King of Wessex 839-858)
    • Aethelred (King of Wessex 866-871)
    • Alfred (The Great, King of Wessex 871-899)
    • Athelswith (Daughter of Aethelwulf)
    • A .. Z List of Medieval People

    Other

    • Wessex

    Timeline

    860
    ...
    Ethelbert becomes King of Wessex

    Upon the death of his elder brother, Ethelbert became the King of Wessex.

    865
    ...
    The 'Great Army' invade

    A large army of Danes landed in East Anglia led by King Ivar the 'Boneless' and King Halfdan. No attempts were made to get rid of the invaders.

    ...
    Ethelred becomes King of Wessex

    Following the death of his elder brother, Ethelred became the King of Wessex. Alfred (the Great) became his deputy.

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    Selection of references used:

    • 1. Ronald McNair Scott, Alfred the Great, ISBN:0-86332-832-6

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        • Athelbald (King of Wessex 858-860)
        • Aethelwulf (King of Wessex 839-858)
        • Aethelred (King of Wessex 866-871)
        • Alfred (The Great, King of Wessex 871-899)
        • Athelswith (Daughter of Aethelwulf)
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