Statements (66)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Earl
|
| gptkbp:alliance |
Marriage alliances with other noble families
|
| gptkbp:birthYear |
c. 895
|
| gptkbp:burialPlace |
gptkb:Winchester_Cathedral
|
| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:Eadwig
gptkb:Eadburh Eadred Edmund I |
| gptkbp:culturalInfluence |
Promoted_Christianity_in_Wessex
|
| gptkbp:deathYear |
c. 939
|
| gptkbp:dynasty |
gptkb:House_of_Wessex
|
| gptkbp:father |
gptkb:King_Æthelred_I_of_Wessex
|
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
First_King_of_the_English
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Earl Æthelstan of Wessex
|
| gptkbp:knownFor |
Unifying_Wessex
|
| gptkbp:militaryRank |
Defended against Viking invasions
|
| gptkbp:mother |
Wulfrun
|
| gptkbp:notableEvent |
Expansion of territory
Battle of Brunanburh Promotion of scientific inquiry Support for the arts Establishment of trade routes Promotion of religious tolerance Promotion of literacy Promotion of trade and commerce Strengthening of the monarchy Support for public health initiatives Support for the arts and culture Promotion of civic responsibility Support for local governance Encouragement of artistic expression Promotion of international relations Development of infrastructure Promotion of environmental stewardship Support for the establishment of universities Support for the establishment of guilds Establishment of a legal code Influence on legal reforms Encouragement of cultural exchange Encouragement of agricultural development Promotion of social welfare Support for historical documentation Support for the church Encouragement of pilgrimage Establishment of royal charters Encouragement of community building Establishment of coinage system Support for monasteries and education Promotion_of_the_English_language Influence_on_the_development_of_English_identity Influence_on_the_development_of_English_law Diplomatic_relations_with_Scotland Consolidation_of_power_in_England Cultural_renaissance_in_Wessex Establishment_of_the_Wessex_court Formation_of_alliances_with_Wales Influence_on_future_English_kings |
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:Earl_Æthelred
|
| gptkbp:reign |
gptkb:Wessex
|
| gptkbp:reignEnd |
939
|
| gptkbp:reignStart |
924
|
| gptkbp:spouse |
Unnamed wife
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Earl_Æthelwald
gptkb:Earl_Æthelstan_II |
| gptkbp:title |
gptkb:Earl_of_Wessex
gptkb:Duke_of_Wessex |