Athelstan and Constantine: Key Events in Early English History

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Who was Athelstan?

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Athelstan was the grandson of Alfred the Great and became king of the Anglo-Saxons.

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When did Athelstan come to the throne?

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Athelstan came to the throne in AD 925.

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What did Athelstan achieve as a king?

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Athelstan united England as one kingdom and tried to unite Britain.

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Who was the strong king of Scotland in AD 900?

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Constantine 11 was the strong king of Scotland in AD 900.

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What did Constantine do to the Vikings in Scotland?

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Constantine forced the Vikings to retreat and reorganized the Scottish tribes into a new kingdom called Alba.

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What territory did Constantine take from the Vikings in AD 918?

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Constantine took the top part of Northumbria from the Vikings.

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What was Athelstan's strategy against the Danes?

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Athelstan moved up England from the south, sweeping the Danes northwards out of the Danelaw.

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What significant event happened by AD 928?

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Athelstan retook York from the Vikings and brought it back under English rule.

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What was Athelstan's goal in AD 934?

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Athelstan aimed to take over Scotland and unite all of Britain.

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What happened during Athelstan's attack on Constantine?

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Athelstan attacked Constantine at the fortress of Dunnottar but was unable to defeat him.