Aethelstan Flashcards
What years was Aethelstan on the throne
924 - 939
What happens to York in 927
It’s burnt down after Aethelstan’s twin sister is kidnapped (Sihttic dies)
Why did Aethelstan not get support from West Saxon Ealdormen
. Was illegitimate
. Fostered in Mercia so they preferred his younger brother
Who was Guthfrith
. Sihtric’s brother
. King of Dublin
What happened to Guthfrith in 933
. He was exiled
. York burnt again
Who did Aethelstan start raiding
Scotland because they were sheltering Vikings
How did Aethelstan prevent further threats from abroad
Treaty with Harald Fairhair - fostered his son
How was the treaty with Norway beneficial in the long term
954- Eric Bloodaxe blood feud after his death did t happen (Edmund)
What are hundreds
Measurements of population
Why did Aethelstan make Magnates
. Ealdormen of Ealdormen
. There was to much land to rule
What was the chancery
. Wrote charters
. First time it was centralised
. Was secular
