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Æthelbald died in 860 and the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle gives him a reign of five years, dating the start to 855 when Æthelwulf left for Rome.
In the meantime, Aethelbald’s rule passed without much event and in 860 his death brought his short and seemingly uneventful reign to its conclusion. Jessica Brain is a freelance writer specialising in history. Based in Kent and a lover of all things historical. Published: 13th October 2024.
Wihtred of Kent died in 725, and Ine of Wessex, one of the most formidable rulers of his day, abdicated in 726 to go on a pilgrimage to Rome.
Aethelbald was the king of the Mercians from 716, who became the chief king of a confederation including all the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms between the River Humber and the English Channel. His predominance was made possible by the death of the strong king Wihtred of Kent (725) and the abdication of Ine.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Aethelbald (died 860) was the king of Wessex (from 855/856), the son of Aethelwulf, with whom he led the West Saxons to victory against the Danes at Aclea (851).
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Aethelwulf died in 858, but Aethelbald did not take over the entire kingdom; he ruled Wessex while his younger brother Aethelberht ruled Kent. He incurred the wrath of the Church by marrying his father's widow, Judith.
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Died: December 20, 860 at Wessex Buried at: Sherbourne Abbey Succeeded by: his brother Aethelbert. While his father, Aethelwulf, was on pilgrimage to Rome in 855, Aethelbald plotted with the Bishop of Sherbourne and the ealdorman of Somerset against him.
