# Edmund I - King of the English

URL: https://english-history.com/rulers/edmund-i
Reign: 939 - 946
Born-Died: 921 - 946
Dynasty: House of Wessex
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edmund_I

Edmund inherited Æthelstan's kingdom but faced renewed Viking challenges in the north. He recovered key territories and strengthened West Saxon control before being killed at a royal feast.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Æthelstan](https://english-history.com/rulers/aethelstan)
- Succeeded by: [Eadred](https://english-history.com/rulers/eadred)