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Tracking down the first royal rulers: Who was the original King of England?
But how long ago was the British monarchy established? Which ruler can rightfully call themselves the first King of England?
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The Story Of Athelstan, The Unlikely Ruler Who Became The First King Of England
Athelstan rose to become England’s first king in the early 10th century. But his journey to the throne was far from easy.
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Who was Alfred the Great?
One of the most famous Anglo-Saxon kings was Alfred, one of the only kings in British history to be called 'Great'. His father was king of Wessex, but by the end of Alfred's reign his coins ...