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King Eadred (reigned AD 946-955) BY DAVID ROSS, EDITOR. King Eadred. Eadred was a son of Edward the Elder by his third wife Eadgifu, and was born around AD 923. He came to the throne when his elder brother Edmund I (Edmund the Magnificent) was stabbed to death on 26 May AD 946.
Eadred (c. 923 – 23 November 955) was King of the English from 26 May 946 until his death. He was the younger son of Edward the Elder and his third wife Eadgifu, and a grandson of Alfred the Great. His elder brother, Edmund, was killed trying to protect his seneschal from an attack by a violent thief.
Eadred, the king of England from 946 to 955, was a crucial figure in the country’s history. His reign witnessed significant accomplishments and reforms that left a lasting impact on the development of England. As one of the Anglo-Saxon monarchy’s most prominent rulers, Eadred’s legacy continues to be felt to this day. Key Takeaways:
Jan 4, 2020 · King Eadred of Wessex was king of England during the Anglo-Saxon period. During his reign he eliminated the threat from the north in Northumbria.
King Eadred (946 to 955) was an early ruler of England, Northumbria was totally controlled by King Eadred in early medieval times. King Eadred ruled England from 26 May 946 to 23 November 955. He was the son of Edward the Elder and was the younger brother of Edward I.
Eadred / Edred. 946 – 955 A.D. Uncover the era of King Eadred, a ruler who skillfully countered Viking challenges and internal conflicts. Following his brother Edmund I, his decisive leadership was instrumental in the development of a stable, unified English kingdom. Early Life. Ascension. Rule & Reign. Conflicts. Cultural Contributions. Legacy.
The Reigns of Edmund, Eadred and Eadwig, 939-959: New Interpretations on JSTOR. Journals and books. Journals and books. Mary Elizabeth Blanchard. Christopher Riedel. Series: Copyright Date: 2024. Published by: Boydell & Brewer, Boydell Press. Pages: 240.
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