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Death of Athelstan

Scotland · House / House of Alpin. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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939Date range
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Chronological records

939

Constantine II939

England · House / House of Alpin

Athelstan dies in 939, ending the reign of the English king who had invaded Constantine II's realm and defeated his coalition at Brunanburh.

Names involved

Constantine II

Provenance

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