Ethelred I

/ ˈæθəlˌrɛd; ˈɛθəlˌrɛd /

noun

1. Ethelred871MEnglishPOLITICS: hereditary ruler died 871, king of Wessex (866–71). He led resistance to the Danish invasion of England; died following his victory at Ashdown

Example Sentences

When I am tempted to blame Ethelred I remember this.

From Project Gutenberg

K. Ethelred I., smooth face, trampling, gracefully draped cloak, holds fragment of sceptre apparently in right, and something indistinct in left hand.

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