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Rex Anglorum: How the First King Forged a United England Aelthelstan was both brutal and crafty but also appeared pious and genuinely concerned for the welfare of his kingdom.

How England misplaced its first king In his lifetime, the first king of England was renowned throughout Europe. But over the centuries, he has been sidelined by history.

just published on BBC website, an article on #Aethelstan inspired by David Woodman's new book (with a bit of commentary from Sarah Foot and er, me) #medievalsky www.bbc.co.uk/future/artic...

Æthelstan’s Legacy: Why England’s First King Is Overlooked

Professor David Woodman’s new biography marks the 1,100th anniversary of Æthelstan’s coronation, noting his capture of York in 927 AD and his 937 AD victory at Brunanburh that forged England. getnews.me/aethelstans-legacy-why-e... #aethelstan #englishhistory

Cambridge historian seeks recognition for first English king Aethelstan ruled England from 927AD and united the kings of other areas under a single crown.

Bravo, BBC. "First King of England not getting enough recognition" is a level of irony we could only dream of achieving.

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👑 Aethelstan was the first King of England, ruling from 927 to 939. He inherited the southern-based Kingdom of the Anglo-Saxons in 924. 

📝 Article by Michael McComb.
📷 Images by  Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, Smabs Sputzer, Adrian Pingstone and Hellodavey1902. 

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