English History Timeline 920-929

The Norse Vikings attacked Cheshire.

King Edward the Elder took Manchester.

A son Edmund was born to King Edward and Eadgifu, Edward’s third wife.

The Scottish King Constantine II submitted to Edward.

A son Eadred was born to King Edward and Eadgifu.

Plegmund, Archbishop of Canterbury, died

Athelm was appointed Archbishop of Canterbury.

King Edward the Elder died leading the army against a Welsh-Mercian rebellion.

Although the monarch often suggested their successor, it was the Witan that decided who would succeed to the throne. Around half the Witan wanted Aethelstan’s half-brother, Aelfweard to succeed as King, while the other half wanted Aethelstan. It was decided that Aelfweard would rule Wessex while Aethelstan would rule Mercia.

Aelfweard of Wessex died and Aethelstan became King of Mercia and Wessex.

Aethelstan was crowned at Kingston upon Thames. The ceremony was performed by Athelm, Archbishop of Canterbury.

Athelm, Archbishop of Canterbury, died

Wulfhelm was appointed Archbishop of Canterbury

Sigtryggr (Sihtric) of Northumbria, Aethelstan’s brother-in-law died. He was succeeded by a son from a previous marriage who refused to continue the alliance with Aethelstan. Aethelstan invaded Northumbria and captured York.

Treaty of Eamont
King Constantine of Scotland, King Owain of Strathclyde and Ealdred of Bamburgh agreed to accept Aethelstan as ruler of Northumbria. This secured peace and meant that Aethelstan had succeeded in re-taking control of the kingdoms of England. He became the first King of England.