Politics - Monarchs - Edred 946-955 CE

Edred

Years of reign

Placeholder image

House: Wessex

Born: 923 AD

Died: November 23, 955 AD

Crowned: May 26, 946 AD

Buried: Winchester Cathedral

King Edred was a king of England who ruled from 946 to 955. He was the son of King Edmund I and was known for his efforts to strengthen the English kingdom and expand its borders through military campaigns. Edred died in 955 and was succeeded by his brother, King Edwy.

Timeline

  • King Edred ruled as king of England from 946 to 955. He was crowned on 23 November 946 and his death was on 23 November 955.
  • During his reign, he faced a number of political struggles for power and control within the kingdom, as well as conflicts with neighboring kingdoms and Viking invasions. He took steps to strengthen the centralized authority of the monarchy, such as appointing loyal officials and fortifying key defensive positions.
  • He also led military campaigns against the Vikings and was able to secure some important victories, but the threat of Viking raids continued throughout his reign.
  • Overall, his rule was marked by efforts to maintain and expand the power and territory of the English kingdom, despite facing internal and external challenges.

During King Edred's reign, the main issues and events were political struggles for power and control within the kingdom, as well as conflicts with neighboring kingdoms and Viking invasions.

Placeholder image Edred faced opposition from powerful noblemen who sought to expand their own power and influence at the expense of the crown. He took steps to strengthen the centralized authority of the monarchy, such as appointing loyal officials and fortifying key defensive positions. Additionally, there were ongoing conflicts with neighboring kingdoms such as Scotland and Wales, as well as Viking invasions. Edred led military campaigns against the Vikings and was able to secure some important victories, but the threat of Viking raids continued throughout his reign. Overall, his rule was marked by efforts to maintain and expand the power and territory of the English kingdom, despite facing internal and external challenges.

Reference: Article by Greg Scott (Staff Historian), 2024

i

History & Heritage

Access History creates and posts content, articles, and subject matter relating to history and heritage
Copyright 2025 to Clio Society. All rights reserved and images and logos are created and presented for the general use of the public and educational institutions All content is the responsibility of Access.
Use of this website constitutes acceptance of Access terms and conditions
Placeholder image