Cause of Death For all of Æthelstan's family, see below. Æthelwold warns them that Alfred is wise and calculated and his strength comes from God. ("Episode 4.6"), Uhtred, young Uhtred, Stiorra, Eadith, Finan, Osferth, Sihtric, Ælfwynn, and Æthelstan continue on the road to Ceaster on foot. She asks where is her daughter, and Ælfwynn rushes into her arms. Of course, they won’t be leaving Wessex, however. Sigtryggr and Brida have captured Winchester, where Hæsten plans to take Ælswith, Æthelstan, and Stiorra. They kill many Saxons in search of Alfred. They find themselves in a swamp filled with dead bodies, certainly the result of the sickness. After losing the Battle of Edington, Guthrum joined the Saxons and is baptized at the hands of Father Beocca. WessexMercia (formerly) The following morning, they continue their journey to Ceaster, Eadith fears that Ælfwynn is getting sick. However, Uhtred finds himself surrounded. His men have been given strict orders not to kill the hostages. Family However, Eardwulf then reveals that she’s in fact Uhtred’s daughter. He was the son of King Edward the Elder and his first wife, Ecgwynn. Finan suggests that they return to Aegelesburg. Guthrum was a noble; he was the lord/king of. "Episode 1.8" He has a twin sister, Ædgyth, but they were separated soon after birth. Character Based on a Real Historical Figure, https://the-last-kingdom.fandom.com/wiki/Guthrum?oldid=19816, This character has been based on a real historical figure of, In the novel series, Guthrum was referred to as "the Unlucky" by, The book-version of Guthrum had a rib-bone of his mother hanging from his long moustache, due to his love for her. Alive Family Æthelstan reveals that he’s to be educated at Bedwyn. Æthelhelm finished the last of the water. Finan suspects that Æthelflæd isn’t coming and advises they leave. Winchester, Wessex; Æthelwold tells Edward that some ealdormen aren't too happy that he made a whore of a young girl and left her pupped. Fortunately, Young Ragnar and Brida come to his aid. Uhtred approaches the kingdom on his own and calls out to Sigtryggr. ("Episode 4.9"), Ælflæd blames Edward for not being in Winchester to protect them. Hæsten orders his men to tie Uhtred and his men to trees so that they may die slowly. Guthrum or Guthrum the Unlucky (later known as Æthelstan of East Anglia) was a main character and former antagonist in both The Saxon Stories novel series, and The Last Kingdom television series. Last Kingdom: Will Sihtric leave The Last Kingdom season 5? ("Episode 3.4"), Winchester, Wessex; Ælswith asks Hild about Ecgwynn, on what is happening to her now. ("Episode 3.4"), Steapa and Bishop Erkenwald confiscate the twins Æthelstan and Ædgyth from their mothers and maternal grandmothers arms. Others And so, Eardwulf’s guards turn on him. ("Episode 4.7"), Ælswith confronts Edward over the bargain he struck with Uhtred. Æthelstan claims that he’s a good king, like Edward. Uhtred asks that Eadith keep her alive until he returns. They set a trap for all three armies to box them in and proceed to slaughtered each of them. Status However, they don’t have the power to defend themselves against Edward. King of East Anglia: c.879 - c.890 So, until Ubba returns, they have to make peace. Jarl Sigefrid, his brother Erik, and Hæsten, the three prominent members of his army desert with a large number of his men, and start a war against Wessex, supposedly, Guthrum died not long after the two brothers' were defeated. Brida determines that Stiorra is at least half Dane. Alfred and Ælswith tells him that they will be cared for. He enters to find Father Selbix bleeding out. ("Episode 4.5"), Mercia; As they ride through the woods, hungry villagers rip the bread that Stiorra is eating right from her hands. The group then run off into the woods. Guthrum isn’t convinced and tells Ubba to kill him, but they postpone that until after they finish with the king. Uhtred arrives soon thereafter to find that everyone is safe. Ælswith warns them that her son will burn them all to the ground before he concedes any of Wessex land. Uhtred tells Sigtryggr to send out both of Edward’s children and he will walk into Winchester alone. In "The Lords of the North", he becomes the Danish and Christian King of East Anglia. Young Ragnar and Guthrum exit. With his last breath, he reveals that Ubba is coming. Notice Portrayer ("Episode 1.4"), Winchester, Wessex; Guthrum and Young Ragnar lead a fleet of soldiers into Winchester. Historically Historically Residence Guthrum has no desire to negotiate with Æthelwold and attacks him. Unbeknownst to him, Ælswith follows. 7 novels (see below) He will need guidance and protection. Guthrum was a Danish earl and one of the paramount leaders of the "Great Heathen Army". Uhtred enters Winchester as Æthelstan and Ælfweard exit, running into Edward’s arms. From Uhtred, he learns that Æthelstan is Edward’s hidden bastard son. Portrayer In exchange for an agreed amount of grain, livestock, and silver, Alfred proposes that they return to Lundene. "The Pale Horseman" "Episode 3.4" ("Episode 4.2"), Saltwic, Mercia; Æthelstan has been held up at Æthelflæd her Mercian estate with Stiorra and Ælfwynn. Other than the sons of Lothbrok, Guthrum commands one of the larger Danish-Norse armies in England. Gender She then asks who his family is, but he’s been told not to answer that. They realize that at least one man is still alive but that he’s dying of a sickness. First Appearance Alfred - Godfather † She then calls Æthelstan over and tells him about his grandfather Alfred. Afterwards, the Danes celebrate in the hall, feasting, drinking, and torturing their Saxon prisoners, including King Osbert. She presents Æthelstan to Edward as she hopes he is willing to reconcile with him. ("Episode 1.7"), Guthrum, Brida, and Young Ragnar look to Æthelwold for intel on Alfred. Sigtryggr agrees to make the exchange. They should kill them all save for the woman. Novel Series ("Episode 1.4"), Father Selbix teaches Guthrum about God and the miracles of his making. Eadith has proof off his crime. ("Episode 4.5"), Stiorra orders for Ælfwynn to come inside as she spots soldiers ride up towards the gate. Status Appeared in The Saxon army has arrived. The Ealdormen may complain but this time, she tells Edward not to treat them too harshly. As king, Æthelwold is prepared to negotiate. Æthelflæd arrives with Uhtred and his men. Sigtryggr has shown them that there are ways to take land without fighting for them. Once Guthrum is alone, Æthelwold approaches him as the rightful King of Wessex. East Anglia (last)Denmark (originally) The two reunite in the garden as Ælswith watches from the window. Therefore, he will send for 15 ships. They’ve come to take Ælfwynn to Aegelesburg. Centric isn’t convinced and proceeds to search the grounds while young Uhtred, Finan, Osferth, Sihtric, Ælfwynn, and Æthelstan hide. She questions how much younger she’ll have to be a prisoner, as she leads Ælfwynn and Æthelstan into the other room. The purple blooms, when dissolved in water, are tasteless and effective, especially in children.