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'''Edward the Elder''' (d.924) [[King]] of [[England]] (899-924), was elected by the [[Witan]] to succeed his father [[Alfred the Great]]. The decision was disputed by his cousin, Ethelwald, backed by the Northumbrian [[Vikings]] ([[Danes]]). Not until Ethalwald died in battle in 905 was Edward’s legitimacy as king secure.
'''Edward the Elder''' (d.924) [[King]] of [[England]] (899-924), was elected by the [[Witan]] to succeed his father [[Alfred the Great]]. The decision was disputed by his cousin, Ethelwald, backed by the Northumbrian [[Vikings]] ([[Danes]]). Not until Ethalwald died in battle in 905 was Edward’s legitimacy as king secure.