# Edgar the Peaceful - King of England

URL: https://english-history.com/rulers/edgar-the-peaceful
Reign: 959 - 975
Born-Died: c. 943 - 975
Dynasty: House of Wessex
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edgar,_King_of_England

Edgar reunited England and presided over a period of unusual internal stability. His government supported monastic reform and strengthened the institutions of a single English kingdom.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Eadwig](https://english-history.com/rulers/eadwig)
- Succeeded by: [Edward the Martyr](https://english-history.com/rulers/edward-the-martyr)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 973 - [Edgar is crowned at Bath](https://english-history.com/timeline/973-edgar-is-crowned-at-bath)