Coronation at Kingston
Athelstan was crowned at Kingston upon Thames in a ceremony led by Archbishop Athelm.
8 historical records
Athelstan was crowned at Kingston upon Thames in a ceremony led by Archbishop Athelm.
A charter records Athelstan granting seven hides at Whittington to his minister Eadric.
Early diplomas styled Athelstan king of the Anglo-Saxons before his conquest of Northumbria.
Athalstan marries one of his sisters to Sihtric C ech, the Viking King of Northumbria at Tamworth, who acknowledges Athelstan as over-king, adopting Christianity
Athelstan secured recognition in Wessex after overcoming resistance to his succession.
Annexes Lotharingia (Lorraine)
Annexes Lotharingia (Lorraine)
Annexes Lotharingia (Lorraine)