Statements (70)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Monarch
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:The_Last_Kingdom
|
| gptkbp:alliance |
Marriage to Judith of Flanders
|
| gptkbp:burial_place |
gptkb:Winchester_Cathedral
|
| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:Aethelbert
gptkb:Aethelstan gptkb:Aethelred_I gptkb:Aethelbald |
| gptkbp:cultural_contribution |
Promoted education and literacy
|
| gptkbp:death_date |
858
|
| gptkbp:dynasty |
gptkb:House_of_Wessex
|
| gptkbp:father |
gptkb:Aethelstan
|
| gptkbp:finale_date |
839
|
| gptkbp:historical_period |
gptkb:Early_Medieval_England
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Strengthened the monarchy in Wessex
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Aethelwulf
|
| gptkbp:known_for |
Defending Wessex against Viking invasions
establishing the kingdom of Wessex |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Father of the first King of England
|
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
gptkb:Battle_of_Ashdown
Battle of Aclea |
| gptkbp:mother |
Osburh
|
| gptkbp:notable_event |
Supported the arts and literature
Encouraged agricultural development Promoted the welfare of the poor Fostered a sense of national identity Established a network of roads Reformed the military structure Promoted trade routes Encouraged the writing of history Facilitated the spread of technology Supported the construction of fortifications Supported the establishment of hospitals Established a system of local governance Promoted the use of coinage Encouraged the establishment of monasteries Promoted the establishment of guilds Encouraged the development of local crafts Supported the education of clergy Facilitated the spread of literacy Encouraged maritime exploration Encouraged the arts and culture Promoted the use of the English language in administration Consolidated power in southern England Defeated the Great Heathen Army Encouraged the establishment of charities Encouraged the study of science and philosophy Established law codes Established the Danelaw treaty Facilitated diplomatic relations with France Facilitated the spread of Christianity Facilitated trade with the continent Fostered alliances with neighboring kingdoms Promoted the establishment of schools Promoted the establishment of towns Promoted the use of the English language Strengthened the defenses of Wessex Strengthened ties with the Church |
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:Egbert
|
| gptkbp:reign_end |
856
839 17 years 839-856 |
| gptkbp:religion |
gptkb:philosopher
|
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Judith_of_Flanders
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Aethelbald
|
| gptkbp:title |
gptkb:Politician
gptkb:Duke_of_Wessex gptkb:King_of_the_Anglo-Saxons |