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The Viking Threat and King Æthelwulf's Reign
Æthelwulf, translating to "Noble Wolf" in Old English, reigned as King of Wessex from 839 to 858. His contributions have often been overlooked in modern studies, yet he established the groundwork for Alfred the Great's success.
During his reign, Æthelwulf adeptly managed the kingdom's resources, settled family disputes, and maintained relations with neighboring realms. He expanded Wessex to include present-day Devon and Cornwall, ruled Kent in harmony with its political structure, and drew influence from both the Mercians and Franks. Like Charlemagne, Æthelwulf journeyed to Rome, returning with elevated status rather than remaining there.
Æthelwulf effectively defended against Scandinavian incursions, standing as a warrior king against the Viking invaders.
Key Moments:
00:00: Introduction to King Æthelwulf & The Viking Age
02:03: Exploring Æthelwulf's Early Life
05:52: Æthelwulf's Coronation
07:43: The Viking Invasions Begin
09:52: Pilgrimage to Rome
11:19: Æthelbald's Revolt
Music: "VOICE OF PRAYER" by Noel Malekar
00:00:00: Introduction to King Æthelwulf & The Viking Age
00:02:03: Exploring Æthelwulf's Early Life
00:05:52: Æthelwulf's Coronation
00:07:43: The Viking Invasions Begin
00:09:52: Pilgrimage to Rome
00:11:19: Æthelbald's Revolt
00:02:03: Exploring Æthelwulf's Early Life
00:05:52: Æthelwulf's Coronation
00:07:43: The Viking Invasions Begin
00:09:52: Pilgrimage to Rome
00:11:19: Æthelbald's Revolt
#Æthelwulf #Wessex #Vikings #Anglo-Saxon #history #AlfredtheGreat #VikingAge #warriorking #Scandinavianattacks #England
See show notes: https://inlet.fm/history-profiles/episodes/680110f05930373f998c8dd8
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Æthelwulf, translating to "Noble Wolf" in Old English, reigned as King of Wessex from 839 to 858. His contributions have often been overlooked in modern studies, yet he established the groundwork for Alfred the Great's success.
During his reign, Æthelwulf adeptly managed the kingdom's resources, settled family disputes, and maintained relations with neighboring realms. He expanded Wessex to include present-day Devon and Cornwall, ruled Kent in harmony with its political structure, and drew influence from both the Mercians and Franks. Like Charlemagne, Æthelwulf journeyed to Rome, returning with elevated status rather than remaining there.
Æthelwulf effectively defended against Scandinavian incursions, standing as a warrior king against the Viking invaders.
Key Moments:
00:00: Introduction to King Æthelwulf & The Viking Age
02:03: Exploring Æthelwulf's Early Life
05:52: Æthelwulf's Coronation
07:43: The Viking Invasions Begin
09:52: Pilgrimage to Rome
11:19: Æthelbald's Revolt
Music: "VOICE OF PRAYER" by Noel Malekar
00:00:00: Introduction to King Æthelwulf & The Viking Age
00:02:03: Exploring Æthelwulf's Early Life
00:05:52: Æthelwulf's Coronation
00:07:43: The Viking Invasions Begin
00:09:52: Pilgrimage to Rome
00:11:19: Æthelbald's Revolt
00:02:03: Exploring Æthelwulf's Early Life
00:05:52: Æthelwulf's Coronation
00:07:43: The Viking Invasions Begin
00:09:52: Pilgrimage to Rome
00:11:19: Æthelbald's Revolt
#Æthelwulf #Wessex #Vikings #Anglo-Saxon #history #AlfredtheGreat #VikingAge #warriorking #Scandinavianattacks #England
See show notes: https://inlet.fm/history-profiles/episodes/680110f05930373f998c8dd8
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