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EDMUND I, King of the English 939-946

YearDay/MonthTitle
Edmund (939 - 946)
939Oct Edmund succeeds his brother Athelstan
 Edmund, the half-brother of Athelstan, became King of England at the age of 18.
 
944 Edmund captures York
 Edmund I took control of York and the surrounding area. He removed sacred relics from the remains of Whitby Abbey and moved them to Glastonbury Abbey.
 
Eadred (946 - 959)
946May Eadred becomes King of Wessex
 Eadred became King of Wessex. He followed his brother Edmund who was murdered. Edmund left two sons, Eadwig and Edgar, who were both too young to rule.

See Also

Aelfgifu
Aethelstan son of Athelred
ATHELSTAN King of the English 924-939
EDWARD the Elder, King of West Saxons, 899-924
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