Who was Aethelbald?
Q: Who was Aethelbald?
A: Aethelbald was a nobleman who became the King of Mercia.
Q: What did Aethelbald do for Mercia?
A: Aethelbald brought Mercia back to a position of power not seen since the days of Penda and Wulfhere.
Q: What title did Aethelbald use that his people began calling themselves English instead of Saxons, Jutes or Angles?
A: Aethelbald used the title "king of the gens Anglorum" and his people began calling themselves English instead of Saxons, Jutes or Angles.
Q: Was Aethelbald a supporter of the Church?
A: No, Aethelbald was not a supporter of the Church.
Q: What did Aethelbald claim to be?
A: Aethelbald claimed to be Christian.
Q: How did Aethelbald lead his lifestyle?
A: Aethelbald led a scandalous and wicked lifestyle.
Q: What was the significance of Aethelbald's title and his people beginning to call themselves English?
A: Aethelbald's title and his people beginning to call themselves English signified the formation and identity of a united English kingdom.
