Book: Coinage in Tenth-century England from Edward the Elder to Edgar's Reform
In 947 Eadred invaded Northumbria to expel Eric Bloodaxe, the new Viking king. Eric held out until 954, when Northumbria was finally absorbed into England.
Book: Coinage in Tenth-century England from Edward the Elder to Edgar's Reform
Predecessor: Edmund I his brother
Successor: Edwy his nephew