Saxon Kings

Sites on the history of the Saxon monarchs of Britain.

Selected sites from UK Directory

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  1. Alfred the Great

    Ever-expanding series of articles which trace the history and life of this English King, Alfred of Wessex.
    www.ogdoad.force9.co.uk

    Ever-expanding series of articles which trace the history and life of this English King, Alfred of Wessex.

  2. Cambridge University - Life of King Edward the Confessor

    Provides the entire ancient text of The Life of King Edward Confessor. Includes an archive of images that accompany the text.
    www.lib.cam.ac.uk

    Provides the entire ancient text of The Life of King Edward Confessor. Includes an archive of images that accompany the text.

  3. Catholic Encyclopedia - Alfred the Great

    Born in 849, this West-Saxon king ruled during a time of war with the Danes. Find out about his rule in the context of the era.
    www.newadvent.org

    Born in 849, this West-Saxon king ruled during a time of war with the Danes. Find out about his rule in the context of the era.

  4. Catholic Encyclopedia - Egbert

    Essay that deals with the life and reign of King Egbert, "the First King of England".
    www.newadvent.org

    Essay that deals with the life and reign of King Egbert,

  5. Catholic Encyclopedia - St Edward the Confessor

    Catholic biography of the British monarch describes his piety and his canonization in 1163, less than one hundred years after his death.
    www.newadvent.org

    Catholic biography of the British monarch describes his piety and his canonization in 1163, less than one hundred years after his death.

  6. Catholic Encyclopedia - St. Edward the Martyr

    Profiles the tenth century king's reign, including his violent assassination for which he attained martyr status from the church.
    www.newadvent.org

    Profiles the tenth century king's reign, including his violent assassination for which he attained martyr status from the church.

  7. Catholic Encyclopedia - St. Ethelbert

    Peruse this detailed report into the life of this saint who was also King of England.
    www.newadvent.org

    Peruse this detailed report into the life of this saint who was also King of England.

  8. History of the Monarchy - Alfred the Great (871-899)

    Profile assesses the military and political strengths of the ruler, and includes analysis of his battles against the Danes.
    www.royal.gov.uk

    Profile assesses the military and political strengths of the ruler, and includes analysis of his battles against the Danes.

  9. History of the Monarchy - Athelstan (924-939)

    Review the accomplishments of King Athelstan from this summary of his life and reign.
    www.royal.gov.uk

    Review the accomplishments of King Athelstan from this summary of his life and reign.

  10. History of the Monarchy - Edgar (959-979)

    Peruse this brief biography of the English King, Edgar, who was a major figure in the establishment of monasteries.
    www.royal.gov.uk

    Peruse this brief biography of the English King, Edgar, who was a major figure in the establishment of monasteries.

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