Æthelwulf
Britishnoun
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This genealogy was originally made for Ecgbryht, who reigned from 800 to 836,—it was made at his death, and it comprised the accession of his son, Æthelwulf.
From Anglo-Saxon Literature by John Earle
The wolf and the raven were sacred animals, and have left their memory in many places, as well as in such personal titles as Æthelwulf, the noble wolf.
From Early Britain Anglo-Saxon Britain by Grant Allen
While there was so little cohesion between the parts of the same kingdoms, there was no cohesion at all between the different kingdoms over which Æthelwulf exercised a nominal over-lordship.
From Early Britain Anglo-Saxon Britain by Grant Allen
Under Æthelwulf, Alfred’s father, Winchester had become the chief city of England; for while the other kingdoms went down before the Northern pirates, Wessex still stood its ground.
From A Maid at King Alfred?s Court by Lucy Foster Madison
But with the reign of Æthelwulf, Ælfred's father, it becomes comparatively copious, though its records still remain dry and matter-of-fact, a bare statement of facts, without comment or emotional display.
From Early Britain Anglo-Saxon Britain by Grant Allen
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