258 – The Rise of King Edward I of Wessex

258 – The Rise of King Edward I of Wessex

By Jamie Jeffers

On October 26th, 899, Alfred the Great died. He left behind his wife, Eahlswitha, as well as his grown children. I imagine that the loss of Alfred was probably quite difficult on all of them. It’s always hard to lose a family member. But for Edward… the designated heir… what must that have been like? […]

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