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AEthelwulf King of England

(Abt 800 - 13 Jan 858)

Reigned 839-856 (abdicated). Under-king of Kent 825-839 and 856-858. Renown for his military prowess, he reputedly defeated 350 viking ships (851). He reduced taxation, endowed the Church, made lay lands inheritable, and provided systems of poor relief.

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BirthAbt 800
MarriageAbt 830Osburga
Death13 Jan 858

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