King Athelstan by Fred255
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924 Athelstan becomes King of Wessex and Mercia on the death of his father Edward the Elder.
926 Athelstan annexes Northumbria, and forces the kings of Wales, Strathclyde, the Picts, and the Scots to submit to him
926 Athelstan marries his sister to Sihtric the Viking King of York to cement his ties with the North
934 Athelstan invades Scotland
937 Battle of Brunanburh: Athelstan defeats alliance of Scots, Celts, Danes, and Vikings, and takes the title of King of all Britain
940 Athelstan dies at Gloucester and is buried at Malmesbury
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Comments (7)
Great shot and narrative mate!
Fascinating history. Politics is big today BUT even more important to living a long life in those days. Great shot of the king.
fabulous ..its amazing how things stand the test of time ..I wonder how many things these days will ? !
Great shot and fascinating history. Hugs. Spider. xx
Wonderful capture David!
love sculpture..the pov is great
Cool, excellent capture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!