Æthelstan (fl. 932 – 956) was an important and influential Ealdorman of East Anglia who interacted with five kings of England including Edgar the Peaceful who was Æthelstan’s adopted son many of Æthelstan’s close relatives were also involved in important affairs but soon after the death of king Eadred in 955 he left his position and became a monk at Glastonbury Abbey.
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