However, he may be best remembered for his effort to contain the latter group.
An inscription on a coin at the British Museum has led some to suggest he converted to Islam, although that is doubtful. Coming to the throne after the murder of his uncle Aethelbald, he executed Aethelbert, king of East Anglia. Victorious over Kent at Otford in 775 and Wessex at Bensington in 779, he came to control all of England south of the Humber and he also captured a large chunk of Powys from the Welsh. However, he may be best remembered for his effort to contain the latter group. For ten points, name this first man hailed as "King of the English," known for his eponymous dike.
An inscription on a coin at the British Museum has led some to suggest he converted to Islam, although that is doubtful.
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