Aethelred of Mercia

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:historical_figure
gptkbp:alliance gptkb:Northumbria
Marriage alliances with other kingdoms
With Welsh kingdoms
gptkbp:burial_place gptkb:Bardney_Abbey
gptkbp:children Aethelbald, Aethelbert, Aethelred II
gptkbp:contemporary gptkb:Wilfrid_of_York
gptkbp:cultural_contribution Promotion of Christianity
gptkbp:cultural_exchange With continental Europe
gptkbp:cultural_heritage Influence on modern England
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influence on later English monarchy
On literature and folklore.
gptkbp:cultural_significance Symbol of Mercian strength
gptkbp:death c. 704
gptkbp:descendant gptkb:Aethelbald_of_Mercia
gptkbp:dynasty gptkb:Mercian_dynasty
gptkbp:father gptkb:Penda_of_Mercia
gptkbp:has_historical_significance With other Anglo-Saxon leaders
gptkbp:historical_analysis Studied in medieval history
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Post-Roman_Britain
gptkbp:historical_documentation Chronicles of the time
gptkbp:historical_event Key events in 7th century England
gptkbp:historical_figure Key player in Anglo-Saxon politics
gptkbp:historical_impact Formation of Mercian identity
gptkbp:historical_interpretation Varied among historians
gptkbp:historical_legacy Influence on future monarchs
Foundation for future kings
gptkbp:historical_period gptkb:Early_Medieval_England
gptkbp:historical_records gptkb:Anglo-Saxon_Chronicle
gptkbp:historical_significance Unification of Anglo-Saxon kingdoms
In the context of British history
gptkbp:historical_source Bede's writings
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Aethelred of Mercia
gptkbp:influence Spread of monasticism
Anglo-Saxon history
gptkbp:known_for Christianization of Mercia
Strengthening Mercian power
gptkbp:language Old English
gptkbp:military_campaign Against Northumbria
gptkbp:mother gptkb:unknown
gptkbp:narrative Part of the unification of England
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_the_Winwaed
gptkbp:political_impact In shaping early English governance
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Wulfhere_of_Mercia
gptkbp:reign approximately 30 years
c. 675 – c. 704
gptkbp:relationship_with gptkb:Pope_Gregory_I
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Christianity
gptkbp:social_structure gptkb:Mercian_heptarchy
gptkbp:spouse unknown spouse
gptkbp:strategy Diplomatic marriages
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Ceolred_of_Mercia
gptkbp:title gptkb:King_of_England
Bretwalda
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Mercian_dynasty
gptkb:Mercia
gptkb:Battle_of_Wednesfield
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5