Edward the Elder (r. 899-924) was the son of Alfred the Great (r. 871-899) and the King of the Anglo-Saxons in the early 10th century. He is known for his military victories over the Vikings of East Anglia and the East Midlands and for consolidating his dynasty's control over southern England.
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c. 874 - c. 877The future Anglo-Saxon king Edward the Elder is born.
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893Edward the Elder leads the West Saxon army to victory over the Vikings at the Battle of Farnham.
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899 - 924Reign of the Anglo-Saxon King Edward the Elder.
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900Coronation of the Anglo-Saxon king Edward the Elder at Kingston-upon-Thames.
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Aug 910The Anglo-Saxon king Edward the Elder defeats a Viking army at the Battle of Tettenhall.
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912 - 917The Anglo-Saxon king Edward the Elder campaigns against the Vikings in England.
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918Aelfwynn deposed by Edward the Elder of Wessex; Mercia becomes part of Kingdom of Wessex.
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17 Jul 924Death of the Anglo-Saxon king Edward the Elder.
