17 July 924Death of Edward the ElderAthelstan
Edward the Elder died, opening a disputed succession between Athelstan and his half-brother Aelfweard.
Historical records for England in 924, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
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
Buried in Winchester
Mercian leaders recognised Athelstan as king soon after Edward the Elder died.
West Saxon support initially favoured Aelfweard, delaying Athelstan’s acceptance across the entire kingdom.
Aelfweard died shortly after Edward, removing Athelstan’s principal rival for the West Saxon throne.
Crowned at Kingston-on-Thames by Archbishop Wulfstan
Succeeds as King of Wessext
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