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'''Æthelred, Lord of the Mercians''' (died 911), was the ruler of [[Mercia]] following the death of King [[Ceolwulf II of Mercia|Ceolwulf II]]. The husband of [[Æthelflæd]], he was | '''Æthelred, Lord of the Mercians''' (died 911), was the ruler of [[Mercia]] following the death of King [[Ceolwulf II of Mercia|Ceolwulf II]]. The husband of [[Æthelflæd]], he was thus son-in-law to [[Alfred the Great]]. | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
After a new wave of Vikings | After a new wave of [[Vikings]] from continental [[Europe]] landed at [[Kent]] during the early 890s, Æthelred and his brother-in-law [[Edward the Elder]] pushed them back. In 893, Æthelred's army fought a Viking force led by [[Hastein]] in the {{Wiki|Battle of Buttington}} and forced them to flee into [[Essex]].<ref>''[[Echoes of History|Echoes of History: Vikings]]'' – Episode 5: The Dawn of a New Era</ref> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
Revision as of 03:40, 18 January 2024
Æthelred, Lord of the Mercians (died 911), was the ruler of Mercia following the death of King Ceolwulf II. The husband of Æthelflæd, he was thus son-in-law to Alfred the Great.
Biography
After a new wave of Vikings from continental Europe landed at Kent during the early 890s, Æthelred and his brother-in-law Edward the Elder pushed them back. In 893, Æthelred's army fought a Viking force led by Hastein in the Battle of Buttington and forced them to flee into Essex.[1]
Appearances
- Echoes of History (voice only)
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla (mentioned only)
References
- ↑ Echoes of History: Vikings – Episode 5: The Dawn of a New Era