Medieval illuminated roundel of a crowned seated monarch on a throne holding a sword and scepter.
Aethelred I ruled the Kingdom of #Wessex (southern England) from 865 to 871 and led the English resistance to the #Viking invasions of #Britain. Yet, today, he is primarily remembered in #BritishHistory as Alfred the Great's (reign 871-899) older brother and predecessor. ✍️ ~ Michael McComb on #WHE