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Athelstan

American  
[ath-uhl-stan] / ˈæθ əlˌstæn /
Also Ethelstan or Aethelstan

noun

  1. a.d. 895?–940, king of England 925–940.


Athelstan British  
/ ˈæθəlstən /

noun

  1. ?895–939 ad , king of Wessex and Mercia (924–939 ad ), who extended his kingdom to include most of England

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The question hanging over the gray-haired head wearing the crown is whether he might be the last in a line that stretches back to Athelstan, the king who united England 1,100 years ago.

From Seattle Times • May 5, 2023

The first English king shown on a coin wearing a crown or circlet was Athelstan, who died in 939, according to the Royal Household website.

From Washington Post • Dec. 20, 2022

Mr Andrews has researched Nottingham's wartime police chief constable, Athelstan Popkess.

From BBC • Sep. 11, 2021

I admit that at this point Ragnar’s obsession with Athelstan is every bit as confusing as Floki’s obsession with the priest.

From Forbes • Apr. 16, 2015

After witnessing Anlaf’s disposal of his fee, his suspicion was confirmed, and he hurried to Athelstan to warn him of the danger that might result from Anlaf’s visit.

From Curious Church Customs and Cognate Subjects by Andrews, William

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