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31. Athelstan (Old English: Æðelstān, Old Norse: Aðalsteinn; meaning "noble stone") is a young Anglo-Saxon Christian monk taken as a slave by Ragnar Lothbrok from the Lindisfarne Monastery. He is torn between Viking and Christian beliefs, and becomes an adviser and friend to both Ragnar and King Ecbert .
Jan 6, 2024 · The historical Athelstan was King of the Anglo-Saxons from 924 to 927 and King of the English from 927 to 939. Instead of being the father of Alfred the Great as he was in Vikings, the real Athelstan was his grandson and used his grandfather’s legal reforms to build his own.
Mar 29, 2024 · Athelstan's death in Vikings was a pivotal moment driven by jealousy and the clash of faiths between Christianity and the Old Gods. George Blagden agreed with Michael Hirst's decision to kill off Athelstan, recognizing that the character's story had reached its endpoint.
In 927, he conquered the last remaining Viking kingdom, York, making him the first Anglo-Saxon ruler of the whole of England. In 934, he invaded Scotland and forced Constantine II to submit to him. Æthelstan's rule was resented by the Scots and Vikings, and in 937 they invaded England.
The Best of Ragnar and Athelstan's Friendship | Vikings. From slave and master, to friends and then to brothers: this is Ragnar and Athelstan's journey. Make sure you have a tissue nearby....
Jan 15, 2021 · Vikings' series finale saw Hvitserk change his name to Athelstan and convert to Christianity. Here's why he did it, and what it means for the show.
After an epic journey, Ragnar hikes to the hills to bury his beloved friend Athelstan to say a final few words, an emotional scene in Vikings.
