Ethelbald
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Ethelbald (also Ãthelbald) king of Wessex (858-860),virtual ruler from 856; eldest son of Ethelwulf. On the death of his father he ruled Wessex whilst his brother Ethelbert ruled Kent, Surrey, Essex and Sussex. He married his fatherâs widow. Not a lot is known about his short reign, or his death. He was succeeded by his younger brother, Ethelbert.