Tamworth Marriage Alliance
Athelstan arranged the marriage of a sister to Sihtric, the Scandinavian ruler of York.
Historical events in 926
15 historical records
Borough Repair Order
Athelstan ordered borough defences to be repaired shortly after Rogationtide.
Confirmation of Hope and Ashford
Athelstan confirmed Uhtred’s possession of estates at Hope and Ashford previously purchased from the Danes.
Grately Law Code
Athelstan and his councillors issued a major law code concerned with theft, trade, public order, and royal administration.
Markets Restricted to Towns
The law required formal buying and selling to take place inside recognised towns before trustworthy witnesses.
Payment of Tithes
The Grately legislation ordered royal officials to ensure proper payment of ecclesiastical tithes.
Punishment of Dishonest Moneyers
The Grately code imposed severe penalties on moneyers convicted of producing fraudulent coin.
Single Royal Coinage
Athelstan ordered one coinage throughout his realm and restricted minting to authorised towns.
Marriage Alliance with Hugh the Great
Athelstan arranged the marriage of his half-sister Eadhild to Hugh the Great of the Franks.
Marriage
Athelstans eldest daughter marries Hugh the Duke of the Franks. Athelstan receives the sword of Constantine the Great
Dynastic Settlement with York
The peace with Sihtric is reinforced when the York ruler marries one of Athelstan's half-sisters.
Peace with Sihtric of York
Athelstan makes peace with Sihtric, the Viking ruler of York, temporarily stabilizing the northern frontier.
Succession
Created Count of Carinthia
Succession
Succeeds as King to the Medieval Kingdom of Italy
Succession
Succeeds as King of Leon & Asturias