Athelstan
or Aeth·el·stan
a.d. 895?–940, king of England 925–940.
- Also Eth·el·stan [eth-uhl-stan] /ˈɛθ əlˌstæn/ .
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How to use Athelstan in a sentence
In England we find the "beating of the bounds" observed under Alfred and Aethelstan, whose laws mention it.
Legends of Loudoun | Harrison WilliamsHaving thus become the over-lord of all Britain, Edward died in 925, leaving the throne to his son Aethelstan.
A History of England | Charles OmanGuthrum was fain to accept, so he was baptized, and received at Alfred's hands the new name of Aethelstan.
A History of England | Charles OmanAt this time a king called Aethelstan had taken the Kingdom of England.
Heimskringla | Snorri SturlasonKing Aethelstan is said to have founded the first monastery.
Bournemouth, Poole & Christchurch | Sidney Heath
British Dictionary definitions for Athelstan
/ (ˈæθəlstən) /
?895–939 ad, king of Wessex and Mercia (924–939 ad), who extended his kingdom to include most of England
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