King of Wessex. Born the third son of Aethelwulf, King of Wessex and his consort Osburga of Hampshire. When Aethelwulf died in 858, his eldest son, Ethelbald, was already ruling in Wessex. The remainder of the kingdom passed to Ethelwulf's second son, Ethelbert. About 866, upon Ethelbert's death, Aethelred succeeded his brother. He then married Wulfrida about 868, and with her had at least one son. With his younger brother, Aelfred, he fought Danish invaders to a victory at the Battle of Merton in April 871. He died from wounds received in action at about age 27. He was succeeded by his brother Aelfred, known to history as "The Great".
King of Wessex. Born the third son of Aethelwulf, King of Wessex and his consort Osburga of Hampshire. When Aethelwulf died in 858, his eldest son, Ethelbald, was already ruling in Wessex. The remainder of the kingdom passed to Ethelwulf's second son, Ethelbert. About 866, upon Ethelbert's death, Aethelred succeeded his brother. He then married Wulfrida about 868, and with her had at least one son. With his younger brother, Aelfred, he fought Danish invaders to a victory at the Battle of Merton in April 871. He died from wounds received in action at about age 27. He was succeeded by his brother Aelfred, known to history as "The Great".
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