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How was the succession dispute between Edward and Æthelred settled?

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Quickly, the succession dispute between Edward and Æthelred was settled when Æthelred accepted Edward as his overlord and agreed to pay him an annual tribute. This agreement was formalized in a treaty known as the Treaty of Kingston, which established Edward as the dominant ruler of England.
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