Ethelred the Unready

King of England

Ethelred the Unready was the King of England from 978 to 1016. He is best known for his struggles against the Viking invasions and his attempts to strengthen the English monarchy. During his reign, Ethelred established the first English jury system and implemented various laws to protect the rights of his subjects. Despite his efforts, he was ultimately unable to stem the tide of Viking raids and was forced to pay he...