Born | circa 836 | Born At | |
Died | 866 | Buried At | |
Father | Aethelwulf (King of Wessex 839-858) | Mother | Osburga |
Titles include | King of Wessex from 860 to 865 |
Born | circa 836 / |
Died | 866 / |
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Aethelbert (King of Wessex 860-866) (b.836? - d.866)
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Upon the death of his elder brother, Ethelbert became the King of Wessex. ¹
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. ¹
Following the death of his elder brother, Ethelred became the King of Wessex. Alfred (the Great) became his deputy. ¹
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