English Benedictine Reform acceptance of Benedictinism, and that the movement's greatest benefactor, King Edgar, had played a major role in the unification by his demands for adherence to the Benedictine Rule. Æthelwold probably tutored Edgar as a boy, and was very close to him; it is likely that Æthelwold was influential in persuading the king to carry through his reforms and support Benedictine monasticism. Monks became dominant on the bishops' bench during his reign. Æthelwold was close to Queen Ælfthryth and supported the claim of her son Æthelred (978–1016) to be king against his elder half-brother, Edward (975–978). Dunstan supported Edward, who succeeded
The King and All of His Men "Billboard" Alternative chart. The King and All of His Men "The King and All of His Men" is the second single released by the British alternative band, Wolf Gang, from their debut 2011 album, "Suego Faults". The single was first released in the United Kingdom on 18 July 2011, seven days prior to the album. It was later released in the United States on 15 November 2011 through Elektra Records. Two versions of the music video were filmed for this single. "The Guardian" premiered the second version on 24 May 2011. "The King and All of His Men" reached number