Athelstan17 July 924
Edward the Elder died, opening a disputed succession between Athelstan and his half-brother Aelfweard.
England · House / House of Wessex. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Edward the Elder died, opening a disputed succession between Athelstan and his half-brother Aelfweard.
Edward the Elder dies and is succeeded by Athelstan as King of Wessex
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