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Egbert, King of the West Saxons and first monarch of all England, (18th century). Artist: George Vertue

Egbert, King of the West Saxons and first monarch of all England, (18th century). Egbert (c770-839) ruled Wessex from 802. His reign saw Wessex overtake Mercia as the dominant Anglo-Saxon kingdom and as a consequence he is regarded as the first King of England although the title was not used until the reign of his grandson, Alfred the Great.

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Egbert, King of the West Saxons and first monarch of all England, (18th century). Artist: George Vertue

Caption:

Egbert, King of the West Saxons and first monarch of all England, (18th century). Egbert (c770-839) ruled Wessex from 802. His reign saw Wessex overtake Mercia as the dominant Anglo-Saxon kingdom and as a consequence he is regarded as the first King of England although the title was not used until the reign of his grandson, Alfred the Great.

Personalities:

ANGLO-SAXON • GEORGE VERTUE

Credit:

Album / Heritage Images / Historica Graphica Collection

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Image size:

3367 x 5274 px | 50.8 MB

Print size:

28.5 x 44.7 cm | 11.2 x 17.6 in (300 dpi)

Keywords:

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