WIKI

Alfred the Great - King of Wessex Alfred the Great was King of Wessex during the height of Viking expansion in Britain. After early defeats, he reorganised the kingdom’s defences…

Cnut the Great - King of England Cnut the Great ruled England as part of a North Sea empire. He governed effectively, blending Anglo-Saxon and Scandinavian traditions. His reign b…

Eadred - King of the English Eadred completed the reconquest of Northumbria and permanently expelled its Viking kings. Despite poor health, he ruled effectively through loyal advi…

Eadwig - King of the English Eadwig became king at a young age and faced strong opposition from church leaders and nobles. England was divided during his reign, weakening royal au…

Edgar the Peaceful - King of the English Edgar the Peaceful presided over a period of stability and reform. His reign strengthened law, coinage, and royal administration. His coro…

Edmund I - King of the English Edmund I ruled during renewed instability after Æthelstan’s death. He worked to reclaim territory from Viking rulers and restore royal authority. Ed…

Edmund II Ironside - King of the English Edmund Ironside resisted Danish invasion with determination and fought several battles against Cnut. England was briefly divided between t…

Edward the Confessor - King of England Edward the Confessor restored the English royal line and focused on religious patronage, including Westminster Abbey. His childless death tr…

Edward the Elder - King of the Anglo-Saxons Edward the Elder succeeded his father Alfred and continued his military and administrative reforms. With the support of his sister Æthe…

Edward the Martyr - King of the English Edward the Martyr ruled briefly amid political rivalry. He was murdered under suspicious circumstances and later venerated as a martyr. His…

Harold II Godwinson - King of England Harold Godwinson was the last Anglo-Saxon king of England. After defeating a Norwegian invasion, he was killed at the Battle of Hastings by N…

Harold I Harefoot - King of England Harold Harefoot ruled during a disputed succession after Cnut’s death. His reign was marked by political violence and instability. He died sudd…

Harthacnut - King of England Harthacnut reunited England and Denmark but ruled harshly. Heavy taxation caused resentment. He died suddenly without an heir.

Sweyn Forkbeard - King of England Sweyn Forkbeard was King of Denmark and conquered England after years of raids. His reign was short due to his sudden death. His conquest paved t…

Æthelred II the Unready - King of the English Æthelred II ruled during renewed Viking invasions and internal division. His reliance on tribute payments failed to secure peace. He…

Æthelstan - King of the English Æthelstan is widely regarded as the founder of England, completing its unification in 927. He secured Northumbria, defeated rival kings at Brunanbu…