Statements (189)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:King_of_England
gptkb:King gptkb:historical_figure |
| gptkbp:administered_by |
the first English coinage
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| gptkbp:alliance |
gptkb:Scotland
Allied with the Welsh. |
| gptkbp:ancestor |
gptkb:Alfred_the_Great
|
| gptkbp:battle |
gptkb:Battle_of_Brunanburh
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| gptkbp:became_king |
gptkb:King_of_England
|
| gptkbp:birth_year |
c. 895
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| gptkbp:born |
c. 895
|
| gptkbp:born_in |
c. 895
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| gptkbp:burial_place |
gptkb:Malmesbury_Abbey
|
| gptkbp:child |
gptkb:Edward_the_Elder
|
| gptkbp:contemporary |
gptkb:Hugh_Capet
|
| gptkbp:contribution |
Strengthening the monarchy
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| gptkbp:crowned |
gptkb:Kingston_upon_Thames
gptkb:King_of_England c. 924 |
| gptkbp:cultural_contribution |
Patron of the arts
Contributed to the cultural development of England. |
| gptkbp:cultural_influence |
Literature and learning
Influenced the development of English identity. |
| gptkbp:currency |
gptkb:Aethelstan's_coinage
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| gptkbp:death_year |
939
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| gptkbp:defeated |
gptkb:the_Scots_at_the_Battle_of_Brunanburh
gptkb:Vikings Scots at the Battle of Brunanburh |
| gptkbp:descendant |
gptkb:House_of_Wessex
gptkb:the_House_of_Wessex |
| gptkbp:died |
October 27, 939
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| gptkbp:dynasty |
gptkb:House_of_Wessex
|
| gptkbp:encouraged |
trade and commerce
|
| gptkbp:established |
gptkb:the_first_English_Parliament
the first English coinage the first English law code diplomatic relations with Europe the system of shires |
| gptkbp:expansion |
territory of England
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| gptkbp:father |
gptkb:Edward_the_Elder
|
| gptkbp:grandparent |
gptkb:Alfred_the_Great
|
| gptkbp:has_child |
none known
|
| gptkbp:has_influence_on |
subsequent English monarchs
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| gptkbp:has_relationship_with |
the Irish
the Welsh |
| gptkbp:historical_achievement |
Recognized by historians as a pivotal figure.
Recognized for his military achievements. |
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Evaluated as a significant monarch.
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Part of the Viking Age.
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| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
Documented in various historical texts.
Writings of Aethelstan |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Foundation of a unified England
Influenced the concept of kingship in England. Set the stage for future English monarchs. |
| gptkbp:historical_interpretation |
Interpreted as a unifier of England.
|
| gptkbp:historical_legacy |
Established a strong centralized monarchy.
Influence on later English kings. Regarded as one of the greatest Anglo-Saxon kings. |
| gptkbp:historical_period |
gptkb:Early_Medieval_England
|
| gptkbp:historical_research |
Subject of numerous historical studies.
|
| gptkbp:historical_role |
Key figure in the formation of England.
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
First king to rule over a united England.
First to use the title ' King of the English'. |
| gptkbp:historical_source |
gptkb:Anglo-Saxon_Chronicle
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Aethelstan
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| gptkbp:influenced |
future monarchs
|
| gptkbp:international_relations |
Diplomatic relations with Europe
|
| gptkbp:is_adept_at |
gptkb:military_strategy
|
| gptkbp:is_influential_in |
the spread of Christianity in England
|
| gptkbp:is_married_to |
unmarried
|
| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
gptkb:the_Pope
gptkb:Pope_John_XII the Pope as a king |
| gptkbp:is_regarded_as |
a wise ruler
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| gptkbp:is_related_to |
gptkb:House_of_Wessex
the royal families of Scotland and Wales |
| gptkbp:issued_charters |
to monasteries
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| gptkbp:key_player |
the politics of 10th century Europe
|
| gptkbp:known_for |
unifying England
Unifying England |
| gptkbp:legislation |
gptkb:Aethelstan's_laws
|
| gptkbp:military_campaign |
Campaign against the Scots
|
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Use of alliances and diplomacy.
|
| gptkbp:mother |
Ecgwynn
|
| gptkbp:narrative |
Central figure in Anglo-Saxon history.
|
| gptkbp:national_team |
various kingdoms of England
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| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:Aethelstan_the_Glorious
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| gptkbp:notable_burials |
gptkb:Malmesbury_Abbey
|
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
the history of the British Isles
the development of English identity the history of the Anglo-Saxons the history of medieval England the history of British royalty |
| gptkbp:notable_ruler |
gptkb:England
|
| gptkbp:patronage |
Promoted education and literacy
|
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:Edward_the_Elder
|
| gptkbp:promoted |
gptkb:Christianity
literature and learning |
| gptkbp:reform |
Reformed the legal system.
|
| gptkbp:reformed |
gptkb:Supreme_Court_of_the_United_States
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| gptkbp:reign |
939
924 c. 924 – 939 924 to 939 |
| gptkbp:reign_end |
939
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| gptkbp:reign_start |
924
|
| gptkbp:relationship |
Alfred the Great (grandfather)
Aethelred I (uncle) Eadred (brother) Aethelwulf (great-grandfather) Edmund I (nephew) |
| gptkbp:religion |
gptkb:Christianity
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| gptkbp:sibling |
gptkb:Eadwig
gptkb:Eadred gptkb:Edmund_I |
| gptkbp:significant_event |
gptkb:Battle_of_Brunanburh
gptkb:First_King_of_England |
| gptkbp:spouse |
Unmarried
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| gptkbp:succeeded_by |
gptkb:Edmund_I
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| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Edward_the_Martyr
gptkb:Aethelred_II gptkb:Edgar_the_Peaceful gptkb:Eadwig gptkb:Eadred gptkb:Edmund_I |
| gptkbp:title |
gptkb:King_of_the_English
gptkb:King_of_the_Anglo-Saxons |
| gptkbp:treaty |
gptkb:Treaty_of_Eamont
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| gptkbp:was_a |
gptkb:scholars
gptkb:military_leadership gptkb:social_reform gptkb:Politician gptkb:King gptkb:historical_figure gptkb:patron_of_the_arts gptkb:diplomat gptkb:political_leaders gptkb:poet gptkb:historians lawgiver influential ruler historical monarch unifier important leader unifier of England key figure in English history ancestor of later English kings founder of the English monarchy king of the Anglo-Saxons symbol of English unity |
| gptkbp:was_a_key_figure_in |
gptkb:the_Anglo-Saxon_Chronicle
the establishment of the Church of England the development of English law the establishment of the English monarchy as a powerful institution the establishment of the English monarchy the formation of England as a nation |
| gptkbp:was_a_patron_of |
the church
the arts and culture literature and learning |
| gptkbp:was_a_proponent_of |
the unification of England
|
| gptkbp:was_baptized |
circa 895
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| gptkbp:was_educated_at |
court of his grandfather
|
| gptkbp:was_influenced_by |
gptkb:Christianity
Alfred the Great's policies |
| gptkbp:was_involved_in |
the defense against Viking invasions
the establishment of the English legal system diplomatic relations with Europe |
| gptkbp:was_known_for |
gptkb:Aethelstan_the_Glorious
military prowess his military campaigns his patronage of the church his legal reforms his military alliances his efforts to consolidate power his efforts to promote trade his diplomatic marriages his role in the establishment of the English state his contributions to the English language his role in the Christianization of England the first King of the English his contributions to the unification of Britain his efforts to promote peace in England his role in the development of English culture. his support of education and literacy his support of monastic reform |
| gptkbp:was_the_first_king_to |
style himself as King of the English
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Anglo-Saxons
gptkb:monarchy |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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