/ Favorite Ongoing Show: The Last Kingdom / Favorite Actor: Jake Gyllenhaal / Favorite Actress: Sandra Bullock / Favorite Movie: Deadpool / Favorite Non-Superhero Action Hero: John Wick / Favorite Bad Movie: Van Helsing / Favorite Video Game: NFL Street on Xbox / Favorite Comic Book Character: Jason Todd/Red Hood / Favorite Comic Book Writer: Christopher Priest / Favorite Comic Book Artist: Dexter Soy, All the latest gaming news, game reviews and trailers. Als junger Erwachsener wird sein Ziehvater Ragnar jedoch von eigenen Leuten verraten und ermordet. Ragnar's younger sister and Uhtred's foster sister, Thrya endures much more than any human should throughout the course of this show. It's left her traumatized, yet also led her into the arms of Beocca. "[18], The dispute concerned property bequeathed in the will of Alfred's father, Æthelwulf. Few records relating to East Anglia have survived and almost nothing is known of Æthelwold's life or reign. Under an agreement in late 870 or early 871, the survivor was still to keep the property bequeathed jointly to the three brothers, but he would give his brother's children any lands which he had received separately from his father, and any he had acquired later.[19]. [35][38] Lavelle sees Wimborne as strategically significant, close to Roman roads to Dorchester and Salisbury, and at a crossing point of the rivers Allen and Stour; it was the southernmost point for control of access to western Wessex and Æthelwold may have intended a division of the kingdom. Pretty sound advice if you pay attention to the way this nut goes about his business. Aethelwold is convinced that if he doesn’t kill Ragnar, then he’ll be killed by him. Sean Miller dates Æthelwold's death at the Battle of the Holme as 13 December 902. Æthelwold is often described as Æthelred's elder son, but according to. log in sign up. [54] In the view of Scott Thompson Smith, the dispute was over property as well as kingship, and the Chronicle presents Edward as the successful protector of family property against outside interests. When Vikings attack, Lord … User account menu • Æthelwold and Cnut [Show Spoilers] Close • Posted by 3 minutes ago. One of the first things Uhtred learns when he's taken as a slave by the Danes is don't mess with Ubba. According to 'B', the Northumbrian Danes accepted Æthelwold as their king, and gave allegiance to him, but this is omitted in 'A'. User account menu. Notes. She's a manipulative monster who coerces men into being their worst selves, killing all in their path to win her over. This plan was abandoned when Æthelbald died in 860 and the kingdom was reunited under Æthelberht, and Æthelred's confirmation of the arrangement when he acceded in 865 recognised Alfred as heir apparent. In the opening scene, Uhtred and his companions arrive at the Saxon camp to find no one left alive. But no other death has had a greater impact with what's gone on than Alfred's. Aethelwold kills Young Ragnar (Tobias Santelmann) after being manipulated into it by Cnut (Magnus Bruun). Æthelred died shortly after Easter that year, leaving young sons. Genres. Join. Opponents of Eadwig included his grandmother, Eadgifu, and Eadwig confiscated her property. 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It's one of the few times you see Uhtred rattled with a sword in his hand. ^ Sean Miller dates Æthelwold's death at the Battle of the Holme as 13 December 902. Because by the time he dies, his son Edward has displayed the ability to lead. [6] Primogeniture was not established in this period, and it was believed that kings should be adults, so he was succeeded by his younger brother Alfred. [52], The various texts of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle give different versions of the revolt. And Æthelwold, too, has a claim to the throne. The men of Kent lingered, although according to the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle Edward sent seven messengers to recall them. Outside of maybe Uhtred Ragnarsson or Uhtred of Bebbanburg, or whatever he's going by these days, no one has been safe throughout the show. "[22] In his Life of Alfred, written in 893, Asser states three times that Alfred was Æthelred's secundarius (heir apparent), an emphasis that in Ryan Lavelle's view "reflects sensitivity on the subject of Alfred's succession". Æthelwold and his brother Æthelhelm were still infants when their father the king died while fighting a Danish Viking invasion. [55], In the view of James Campbell, the bias in the sources has led historians to see Æthelwold's rebellion as a "somewhat odd episode", but he had a justifiable claim to the kingship, and he was nearly successful; if he had not been killed at the Holme, he might have united England with much less warfare than ultimately proved to be necessary. (We do not know when Æthelwold was born, only that he was older than Edward—probably by … In the 820s King Egbert of Wessex conquered south-east England (Kent, Surrey, Sussex and Essex). Which is why her death was one of the biggest on the show. Æthelwolds Revolte wird in Romanreihe und Fernsehserie in den wesentlichen Punkten wie in den Quellen dargestellt, aber Details sind rein fiktiv, so die Darstellung von Æthelwold als trunksüchtig und streitlustig. But his fate was sealed when Brida learned of his part in Ragnar’s death. Spoiler alert: it's not Bloodhair anymore. but this brought things to an entirely different level. But as he always does, Uhtred took down the Dane leader, sending a ripple across the Dane invasion that has allowed countless, inferior fighters and leaders to take their shot at Uhtred. In the eighth century, Mercia was the most powerful kingdom in southern England, but in the early ninth Wessex became dominant. [13], After King Æthelred's death in 871, his sons' supporters complained about Alfred keeping property that should have belonged to his nephews. Æthelred has been wounded at the Battle of Tettenhall, and is now dying. Only thing is, she doesn't want him back. It's not that he's the brightest bulb in the room, he just knows how to mess with the cast of morons he comes across. When Æthelred inherited the throne in 865, Alfred asked for the property to be divided between them. In late 870 the Vikings invaded Wessex, and in early 871 they fought armies under Æthelred and Alfred in four battles in quick succession, the last two of which Wessex lost. To protect a sudden elevation. Guthrum was a Danish earl and one of the paramount leaders of … He attempted to raise an army to support his claim, but was unable to get sufficient support to meet Edward in battle and fled to Viking-controlled Northumbria, where he was accepted as king. So I thought it would be a good time to look back at one character whose story came to end last season. ABONNEZ-VOUS . En 866, le fils ainé du roi saxon de Bebbanburg voit arriver des drakkars et est tué par le comte danois Ragnar. Which is why, despite only having three seasons, the show has such a large list of main characters. The transmission of folkland was governed by customary law, and another portion was reserved for the holder of the office of king. We are introduced to Uhtred as a boy and the heir of Bebbanburg, an area of land held by his father Lord Uhtred (Matthew Macfadyen). [7], By 878 the Vikings had seized eastern Mercia and nearly conquered Wessex, and Alfred was reduced to being a fugitive in the Somerset marshes, but he fought back and won the Battle of Edington. Some hit the trifecta. The show follows Uhtred, a Danish warrior who's pledged his sword to the Saxon cause. Uhtred wird als Kind von Wikingern entführt und wächst als einer der ihren auf. Uhtred unterstützt … Hands down. "[33] According to the 'A' version of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, Æthelwold abducted a nun from her convent without the permission of King Edward and against the command of the bishop. Æthelwold (/ˈæθəlwoʊld/) or Æthelwald (died 902 or 903)[a] was the younger of two known sons of Æthelred I, King of Wessex from 865 to 871. With three older brothers, Alfred's chances of reaching adulthood would, one feels, have been minimal."[24]. The first season debuted on BBC America on 10 October 2015, and BBC Two on 22 October 2015. Posted by 5 months ago. [47], The East Anglian Danes joined Æthelwold in a raid on Mercia, reaching as far as the fortified burh at Cricklade on the border with Wessex. Had it not been for Skade, or maybe just unfortunate circumstance, Gisela would have survived, saving Uhtred from further heartbreak and headaches in the show. Warning: Spoilers ahead. The Last Kingdom is a British historical fiction television series based on Bernard Cornwell's The Saxon Stories series of novels. In his own will, Alfred left the bulk of his property to Edward, while Æthelhelm was left eight estates, and Æthelwold only three (at Godalming and Guildford in Surrey, and Steyning in Sussex), all in the less important eastern part of the kingdom. User account menu • In Defence of Æthelwold (spoilers) [All Spoilers] spoiler. Alfred the Great’s death in October 899 could hardly have come as a surprise. How did anyone survive that survived that era? Log in sign up. "Had it not been for the chances of battle and war Æthelwold might very well have been regarded as one of the greatest figures in our island's story". Just before Iseult death, Uhtred's new best friend Leofric dies in battle. Plus d'infos. He is a Danish warrior who served Erik and Sigefrid. A subreddit for "The Last Kingdom," the BBC/Netflix television show set in … Press J to jump to the feed. Not only did she die at a time where she was starting to gain traction as a character, but she was also decapitated by that wackjob, Skorpa. This does not survive, but Alfred described some of its provisions in a preamble to his own will. Uhtred kann fliehen. The following year Æthelwold persuaded the East Anglian Danes to attack Edward's territory in Wessex and Mercia. Wimborne may have been suppressed as a result of its association with Æthelwold's lineage. In the preamble to his will, Alfred stated: Historians have taken differing views of Æthelwulf's will. Her death also happens minutes after another major one in the final episode of Season 1, leaving everyone wondering "what the heck does Uhtred have to live for anymore?". In his view Æthelwold was aiming to secure recognition in part of the kingdom of Wessex in order to strengthen his claim to the throne, and he succeeded in gaining the submission of the English rulers of Essex. His death was the first example that anyone could be killed within the course of the show and in any manner. Created Jul 9, 2014. A tremendously easy character to hate, the nephew of Alfred is a master manipulator. Æthelwold ist ebenso eine Figur in der TV-Adaption dieser Romanreihe, der Fernsehserie The Last Kingdom. The marriage between Eadwig and Ælfgifu was dissolved on the grounds of consanguinity, and Edgar succeeded to the throne when Eadwig died without leaving children. [39], However, when Edward's army approached and camped at Badbury Rings, an Iron Age hill fort four miles west of Wimborne, Æthelwold was unable to gain sufficient support to meet them in battle. He then crossed the Thames into Wessex itself to raid Braydon. Not only that, he wasn't able to reach Valhalla initially, because, again, Æthelwold sucks. Fight. In fact, it was more surprising to see him out and about as often as he was in Season 3. 'B' describes Æthelwold as an ætheling, indicating the legitimacy of his claim for the kingship, a description omitted in 'A'. Jahrhunderts fallen Wikinger in die angelsächsischen Königreiche Englands ein. Accordingly, Edward the Elder was groomed to assume the crown. In Episode 10 of THE LAST KINGDOM Æthelwold’s argument against the naming of the ætheling Edward as the successor to King Alfred is that Edward is too young and inexperienced to rule, especially given that there is a viking army threatening Wessex. Æthelwold was among the leaders on the Danish side who were killed, together with Eohric, the Viking King of East Anglia,[48] two holds (Danish noblemen), Ysopa and Oscetel,[49] and Beorhtsige, son of the ætheling Beornoth, who was probably a kinsman of the former king of Mercia, Burgred. Unlike pretty much everyone else on the show, he would not let Ragnar die a "warrior's death." The Last Kingdom est une série TV de Stephen Butchard avec Alexander Dreymon (Uhtred), Alexander Dreymon (Uhtred de Bebbanburg). [8], Very little is known of Æthelwold's immediate family. [5] Æthelwulf died in 858, and he was followed by four sons in succession. Uhtred slices his Achilles to get the upper hand. But Æthelwold's death is all about getting Ragnar into Valhalla and the satisfaction of Uhtred finally ending the life of The Last Kingdom's most annoying character. There's some level of impact on the show, as well. He won't be around to play tricks on anyone or stab people in the back. Pretty much, if you're living in England in the 9th Century and you've met Uhtred, you're not living long. Wherever poor Thyra went, someone always wanted to do her harm. The ancestors of Byrhtnoth and Æthelweard had in all likelihood fought together with Æthelwold on the Danish side at the Battle of the Holme, the opposite side to that which Eadgifu's father Sigehelm had fought for." D. P. Kirby argues that it cannot be assumed that the disputed lands represented the greater part of the royal estates; he believes that Æthelwulf did intend to divide his kingdom, but also that it is unlikely he intended the surviving son to inherit the kingship: "Such an arrangement would have led to fratricidal strife. Uhtred freed him and accepted his oath of loyalty. Leaving behind his consort,[j] he fled to the Danes of Northumbria, who accepted him as king. [31] However, Yorke also argues that Æthelwold's position was not fatally undermined by Alfred's will. As senior ætheling (prince of the royal dynasty eligible for kingship), Æthelwold had a strong claim to the throne. In case it wasn't clear enough already, Æthelwold is a rat. Possibly the most satisfying death in film/ television history [Show Spoilers] spoiler. 21. However, Bloodhair needs her like he needs air and will stop at nothing to keep her for himself. But it turns out she's not really interested after all. Unlike pretty much everyone else on the show, he would not let Ragnar die a "warrior's death." However, given all she's been through from such a young age, it's easy to empathize with her family and friends. Æthelwold was King Æthelred's son and Alfred's nephew. Prior to her death, it had become clear no one was safe from death on this show. The bequest to the three brothers would only have covered part of Æthelwulf's property. he was too worried about his own skin. Thyra unfair end has an immense impact on the show and shakes those close to her, but the impact on the larger issue at hand is minimal. Er stellt Ansprüche auf sein Recht, Ealdorman von Bebbanburg zu sein. (Unless there's something else being overlooked?). Not only that, he wasn't able to reach Valhalla initially, because, again, Æthelwold sucks. The Danes caught up with the men of Kent to fight the Battle of the Holme. He also killed Ragnar Ragnarrson (Tobias Santelmann) at the request of Cnut (Magnus Bruun) and as he had not experienced a warrior’s death, he was denied entry to Valhalla. One careless move from Uhtred and she could have slithered away and placed another curse on him. Gisela's death was certainly a surprise, but Iseult's death in Season 1 was jaw-dropping. Like several of the characters on this list, he deserved so much better and served as a reminder of just how brutal this show can be. In a way, Skade is the exact opposite of Thyra. Close • Posted by 2 minutes ago. The Last Kingdom sees Aethelred sustain a fatal head injury at Tettenhall. The throne passed to the king's younger brother (Æthelwold's uncle) Alfred the Great, who carried on the war against the Vikings and won a crucial victory at the Battle of Edington in 878. Last Kingdom: How old is Aelswith actress Eliza Butterworth? Even then, the tables tend to get turned on him and everyone winds up in the mud. [35][36] Æthelwold took her to the royal manors of Twynham (now Christchurch) and then Wimborne Minster,[i] symbolically important as his father's burial place, and declared that "he would live or die there". Even as Uhtred's fighting skills advanced, he was pretty nervous fighting Ubba. Close. In the third season, Aethelwold’s character took a dark turn when he plotted to take the throne for himself after Alfred died. It is heartrending to watch Beocca calling Thyra’s name over and over and getting no reply. Æthelred's wife was probably the Wulfthryth who witnessed a charter in 868. Thanks to his son, Alfred's death doesn't guarantee the end to the idea of a united England, though the late king's passing certainly did not make it easy on anyone loyal to him. Netflix's The Last Kingdom is a show filled with Vikings, medieval battles, political backstabbing and death, lots of death. The go-to source for comic book and superhero movie fans. A subreddit for "The Last Kingdom," the BBC/Netflix television show set in medieval England. Edward retaliated by ravaging Danish East Anglia, but he withdrew without engaging Æthelwold in battle. Auch dass Æthelwold von Uhtred im Kampf erstochen wird, ist Fiktion. [53] However, none of the texts describe him as an ætheling after his flight to Northumbria, showing that his actions were no longer thought to have a claim to legitimacy. 646. To live without being loved is a torture." Posted on May 19, 2017 by Patricia. [d] One of Alfred's biographers, Richard Abels, describes the text as "rather tendentious",[16] and another, Alfred P. Smyth, as "ambiguous and vague – and deliberately so". Guthrum or Guthrum the Unlucky (later known as Æthelstan of East Anglia) was a main character and former antagonist in both The Saxon Stories novel series, and The Last Kingdom television series.