Egbert802
Elected King of the West Saxons, son of Ealhmund, an "under-King" of Kent
England · House / House of Wessex. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Elected King of the West Saxons, son of Ealhmund, an "under-King" of Kent
Imposes his election as king on the witan, ruling council of England
In early December the remaining members of the Witan in London met and resolved to take the young uncrowned king out to meet William to submit to him at Berkhamsted, quietly setting aside Edgars election
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