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Æthelwulf

(d. 858)

Janet L. Nelson

https://doi.org/10.1093/ref:odnb/8921

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Æthelwulf (d. 858), king of the West Saxons, was the son of Ecgberht (d. 839), king of the West Saxons. His mother's identity is unknown; no siblings are recorded. He was sent by his father to take control of Kent in 825. In 838 ...

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date: 25 February 2021

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