Edward the Elder - Wikipedia
When Edward succeeded to the throne, he had to defeat a challenge from his cousin Æthelwold, who had a strong claim to the throne as the son of Alfred's elder brother and predecessor, Æthelred I. Alfred had succeeded Æthelred as king of Wessex in 871, and almost faced defeat against the Danish Vikings until his decisive victory at the Battle ...
长者爱德华 - 百度百科
长者爱德华（古英语：Ēadweard se Ieldra，英语：Edward the Elder，870年－924年7月17日）是盎格鲁-撒克逊时期的英格兰王国国王，899年至924年间在位。
Edward | Biography, Reign, & Facts | Britannica
Edward, Anglo-Saxon king in England, the son of Alfred the Great. As ruler of the West Saxons, or Wessex, from 899 to 924, Edward extended his authority over almost all of England by conquering areas that previously had been held by Danish invaders.
Edward the Elder - World History Encyclopedia
2024年8月14日 · Edward the Elder (r. 899-924) was the son of Alfred the Great (r. 871-899) and the King of the Anglo-Saxons in the early 10th century. He is known for his military victories over the Vikings of East Anglia and the East Midlands and for consolidating his dynasty's control over southern England.
Edward the Elder - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Edward (16 June 874 — 17 July 924) nicknamed the Elder or the Great was King of the Anglo-Saxons from 899 until his death in 924. He was the oldest child of the West Saxon king, Alfred , and his wife, Ealhswith of Mercia .
Edward The Elder - Historic UK
Born to King Alfred the Great and his wife Ealhswith of Mercia, he was referred to as the “Elder”, not because he was the eldest son, but rather used by historians to differentiate between the latter King Edward the Martyr.
Edward I "the Elder", king of The Anglo-Saxons - Geni.com
2010年7月25日 · Edward's eponym the Elder was first used in the 10th century, in Wulfstan's Life of St Æthelwold, to distinguish him from the later King Edward the Martyr. Family Edward had four siblings, including Ethelfleda, Queen of the Mercians and Ælfthryth, Countess of Flanders.
Edward 'The Elder' (r. 899-924) - The Royal Family
2017年6月28日 · Well-trained by Alfred, his son Edward 'the Elder' (reigned 899-924) was a bold soldier who defeated the Danes in Northumbria at Tettenhall in 910 and was acknowledged by the Viking kingdom of York. The kings of Strathclyde and the Scots submitted to Edward in 921.
Edward The Elder: A Guide To King Edward In The Last Kingdom
2020年4月24日 · How did Edward the Elder die, and who was his successor? Edward died in 924, and was buried in his New Minster monastery in Winchester. His son Aethelstan continued to expand his father’s power base and styled himself the king of …
Edward the Elder, King of the Anglo-Saxons | Life and Reign
Edward the Elder was the son and heir of Alfred the Great. Learn about his life and reign, his military conquests with the Danes and his lasting legacy.