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'''Edgar''' (943-975), king of [[England]] (959-975), the younger brother of [[Edwy the Fair|Edwy]] had been chosen king in [[Mercia]] and [[Northumbria]] in 957. On Edwy’s death, and the accession of Edgar to the throne of [[Wessex]], the [[Anglo-Saxon]] kingdoms were united under one ruler. Edgar immediately recalled [[St. Dunstan]] who had lived in exile during his brother’s reign and, two years later, appointed him [[Archbishop of Canterbury]].

'''Edgar''', known as '''the Peaceful'''  (943-975), king of [[England]] (959-975), the younger brother of [[Edwy the Fair|Edwy]] had been chosen king in [[Mercia]] and [[Northumbria]] in 957. On Edwy’s death, and the accession of Edgar to the throne of [[Wessex]], the [[Anglo-Saxon]] kingdoms were united under one ruler. Edgar immediately recalled [[St. Dunstan]] who had lived in exile during his brother’s reign and, two years later, appointed him [[Archbishop of Canterbury]].

In the years between 955 and 980 the country enjoyed a respite from [[Scandinavian]] raids. Edgar and Dunstan, in one of the most harmonious partnerships between church and state in English medieval history were able to instigate and oversee widespread reforms. Dunstan, aided by strong allies within the church and with the full support of the king, revitalised the monastic culture in what is known as the [[Benedictine]] reformation, enriching the culture and influencing standards of education and the use of the language.

In the years between 955 and 980 the country enjoyed a respite from [[Scandinavian]] raids. Edgar and Dunstan, in one of the most harmonious partnerships between church and state in English medieval history were able to instigate and oversee widespread reforms. Dunstan, aided by strong allies within the church and with the full support of the king, revitalised the monastic culture in what is known as the [[Benedictine]] reformation, enriching the culture and influencing standards of education and the use of the language.