ethelred

• Eigenname einer historischen Persönlichkeit, nämlich eines Königs von England, der Ende des 10. und Anfang des 11. Jahrhunderts regierte und für seinen Kampf gegen dänische Invasionen bekannt ist.

A proper noun referring to a historical figure, specifically a king of the English who reigned in the late 10th and early 11th centuries, known for his struggles against Danish invasions.

unzählbar · Eigenname

1. Ethelred the UnreadyC1formalbritishpolitical

   The king of the English (c. 968–1016) who succeeded his half-brother Edward the Martyr. His reign was marked by ineffective resistance against Danish invasions, leading to the payment of Danegeld.

   Ethelred der Unberatene

   • Ethelred the Unready was forced to pay tribute to the Danes to prevent attacks.
   • Historians often discuss the weak leadership of Ethelred during the Viking incursions.
   • The reign of Ethelred saw the increasing influence of the Danes in England.

2. Ethelred of WessexC1formalbritishpolitical

   The king of Wessex and Kent (died 871) who fought alongside his brother Alfred against the invading Danes. He died in battle and was succeeded by Alfred the Great.

   Æthelred von Wessex

   • Ethelred of Wessex bravely led his army against the Viking forces.
   • After the death of Ethelred, his brother Alfred became king.
   • The chronicles record Ethelred's participation in the Battle of Ashdown.