Edward the Elder

Lived from 874 CE to 924 CE

Edward the Elder was King of the Anglo-Saxons from 899 until his death in 924. He was the elder son of ALfred the Great and his wife Ealhswith. When Edward succeeded to the throne, he had to defeat a challenge from his cousin Ethelwold, who had a strong claim to the throne as the son of Alfred's elder brother and predecessor, Ethelred.

Subject ID: 123831

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Lived from 874 CE to 924 CE

Edward the Elder was King of the Anglo-Saxons from 899 until his death in 924. He was the elder son of ALfred the Great and his wife Ealhswith. When Edward succeeded to the throne, he had to defeat a challenge from his cousin Ethelwold, who had a strong claim to the throne as the son of Alfred's elder brother and predecessor, Ethelred.

Subject ID: 123831

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