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athelstan

/ˈæθ.əl.stæn/

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noun

/ˈæθ.əl.stæn/C2formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к первому саксонскому правителю, расширившему своё королевство почти на всю Англию (895-939).

A proper noun referring to the first Saxon ruler who extended his kingdom to include nearly all of England (895-939).

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Historical KingC1formalbritish

    The first Saxon ruler who successfully extended his kingdom to include nearly all of England, reigning from 924 to 939.

    ruЭтельстан

    • Athelstan is often considered the first true King of England.
    • The reign of Athelstan marked a significant unification of Anglo-Saxon territories.
    • Historians credit Athelstan with consolidating power across the British Isles.