Quotes About Æthelstan

The most pious King Æthelstan' is how he was described on the first page of the gospel book

ruler of all these regions, Æthelstan has good claim to be considered the first king of England

But Æthelstan was less fortunate in death than Cuthbert, and during the Reformation his remains were destroyed

says the annal for 924, 'King Edward died, and his son Æthelstan succeeded to the kingdom.