In 786 he made a bid for the throne of Wessex after the death of Cynewulf. Egbert, in Old English Ecgbehrt, the first King of all England, was born around 770-780. Because of the complicated situation and affair, Athelstan never properly met his son before his passing. He returned to … Athelstan has spent time advising Ecbert … Permalink: Aethelwulf. His father was Ealhmund of Kent.In the 780s Ecgberht was forced into exile to Charlemagne's court in the Frankish Empire by Offa of Mercia and Beorhtric of Wessex, but on Beorhtric's death in 802 Ecgberht returned and took the throne. Linus Roache began his acting career with a two-week appearance as a young Barlow on Coronation Street (1960) at the age of 11. He was expelled from England in 789 by Offa, King of Mercia, and Beohtric, King of Wessex who dominated Kent. Despite not being son of the prince, Alfred retained the benefits of being a first born son. Ealhmund was himself the son of Eafa, King of Wessex, by a Kentish princess. Ecbert broke the pact he made with Ragnar and killed hundreds of Ragnar's citizens. Ivar: Aethelwulf. He is considered the first king of all England, something Ecbert aspires to be in the show, and one of its most important. King Ecbert's son. Far from being the father of Alfred, Athelstan was actually his grandson, the son of King Edward the Elder and his wife Ecgwynn. Linus Roache, Actor: Mandy. Egbert of Wessex (also spelled Ecgberht, Ecgbert or Ecgbriht; 769 or 771 – 839) was King of Wessex from 802 until his death in 839. He also played a boy with the bubonic plague in The Onedin Line (1971). Magnus was reportedly the son of Ragnar to Queen Kwenthrith (Amy Bailey) after a suspected tryst back in Episode 4, Season 3 of Vikings.Later on, when Ragnar (Travis Fimmel) was held prisoner by King Ecbert (Linus Roache) and introduced to … Born the son of Ealhmund, Sub-king of Kent. Ragnar, though, did. His father was Ealhmund of Kent. Early career. As a youth Egbert was seen as a problem for Beorhtric. Oh and he brought his own sons, like lambs to the slaughter. He is actually known for successfully battling against the Vikings. In the 780s Egbert was forced into exile by Offa of Mercia and Beorhtric of Wessex, but on Beorhtric's death in 802 Egbert returned and took the throne. He fled to Charlemagne's court, where he married Redburh with whom he had at least three children. King Ecbert took him under his wing and raised him to be a leader. Egbert was the son of Ealhmund, King of Kent. He spent much of the … Fans have been thinking about some of the most iconic deaths throughout the series, including the death of Aethelwulf (played by Moe Dunford), who was the son of King Ecbert … Ecgberht (771/775 – 839), also spelled Egbert, Ecgbert, or Ecgbriht, Ecgbeorht, was King of Wessex from 802 until his death in 839. He was descended from Ingeld, brother of Ine of Wessex. Oh and he brought his own sons, like lambs to the slaughter. 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