Ethelred I

British

/ ˈæθəlˌrɛd, ˈɛθəlˌrɛd /

noun

died 871, king of Wessex (866–71). He led resistance to the Danish invasion of England; died following his victory at Ashdown

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When I am tempted to blame Ethelred I remember this.

From Rich Relatives by MacKenzie, Compton

In 871 King Ethelred I died of wounds received in a battle against the Danes near Wimborne.

From Bournemouth, Poole & Christchurch by Haslehust, E. W.

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