Who was Athelred?
Q: Who was Athelred?
A: Athelred or Æthelred was the King of Wessex from 865 to 871.
Q: When did Athelred become the King of Wessex?
A: Athelred became the King of Wessex after his brother Ethelbert at the time of the invasion of England by the "Great Heathen Army."
Q: What was the "Great Heathen Army"?
A: The "Great Heathen Army" was the name given to a coalition of Viking warriors who invaded England in the late 9th century.
Q: Who were the father and siblings of Athelred?
A: Athelred was one of the four sons of Athelwulf, the father of Alfred the Great. His siblings were Ethelbald, Ethelbert, and Alfred the Great.
Q: What was the rule of Athelred's siblings before he became the King of Wessex?
A: Athelred was the first of the four sons of Athelwulf not to rule as "under-king" before he became the King of Wessex.
Q: When was Athelred born and when did he die?
A: Athelred was born around 845 and died around 871.
Q: What is the significance of Athelred's reign?
A: Athelred's reign was marked by the Great Heathen Army's invasion of England, which ultimately led to his defeat and the succession of Alfred the Great.
