Æthelred was born around 966, the son of King Edgar the Peaceful and Queen Wulfrun. His early life was relatively secure, with England enjoying a period of relative peace under his father’s rule. However, the death of Edgar in 975 set the stage for Æthelred’s ascent to the throne. Æthelred, at just 10 years old, became king following the death of his father, but his youth and lack of ... https://shutdown123.com/