5 days ago · Athelstan (died October 27, 939) was the first West Saxon king to have effective rule over the whole of England. On the death of his father, Edward the Elder, in 924, Athelstan was elected …

Æthelstan is regarded by some modern historians as the first true king of England. [3][4] The title "King of the English" or Rex Anglorum in Latin, was first used to describe Æthelstan in one of his charters …

Jun 23, 2025 · Aethelstan was the first King of England, ruling from 927 to 939. The son of Edward the Elder (reign 899-924) and grandson of Alfred the Great (reign 871-899...

Athelstan was the first king of all England, and Alfred the Great's grandson. He reigned between 925 and 939 AD. A distinguished and courageous soldier, he pushed the boundaries of the kingdom to...

Jun 16, 2023 · King Athelstan was one of the greatest Anglo-Saxon kings of all time. Modern historians acknowledge him as the first King of England. He united different kingdoms and provinces of …

Mar 5, 2025 · Athelstan rose to become England’s first king in the early 10th century. But his journey to the throne was far from easy. Born to Edward the Elder and his mistress, Athelstan faced opposition …

6 days ago · Æthelstan is often called England’s first king because he unified various Anglo-Saxon kingdoms into one nation, strengthening the country’s identity and stability. He fought to defend …

King Athelstan is remembered as a great Anglo-Saxon King but perhaps most significantly he is considered by many to be the first King of the English, ending his reign overseeing his extensive …

Jul 22, 2024 · In 927, his brother-in-law – Sihtric, the Viking ruler of Northumbria – died, and Æthelstan acquired that kingdom, too. Having become the ‘King of the English’, he also established himself as …

Sep 5, 2025 · Discover how King Æthelstan united England in 927 AD, reshaping law, war, and culture as its first true monarch.