Aethelstan was a member of the House of Wessex, a dynasty that controlled ... King of all of Britain. While there were ...

After Edward died, the English Witan (council of Anglo-Saxon kings) chose Earl Harold of Wessex as the next king ... the King of Norway, were not happy that Harold became king.

The Vikings were defeated But then the bad news came ... Edward: Harold, you have been a strong ruler in Wessex. You are a fine soldier, the noblemen respect you, the people love you.