- "If your mission was to avert war you have picked the wrong king to dissuade."
- —Constantin[src]
Constantin of Alba is a character and antagonist in both The Saxon Stories novel series, and The Last Kingdom television series, acting as the final antagonist of the show. He is the King of Alba and the uncle of prince Domnal.
Biography[]
The Saxon Stories[]
(To Be Added)
The Last Kingdom[]
Season 5[]
(To Be Added)
Seven Kings Must Die[]
A number of years after the Battle of Bebbanburg, King Constantin remains at peace with England, having ultimately upheld the treaty that Uhtred had brokered between Constantin and Edward. When Edward dies of an illness, Constantin is more interested in seeing if Æthelstan will uphold the treaty than in joining King Anlaf's army in conquering England, refusing repeated attempts by Domnal to join the growing pagan army.
After Æthelstan begins an invasion of Scotland, Constantin joins forces with the Danish army, believing that he has been left with no other choice. The six Danish armies meet the English army, commanded by Uhtred and Æthelstan at the Battle of Brunanburh. While the Danes at first appear to have the upper hand, a surprise flanking attack led by Osbert turns the tide of battle in favor of the English and Domnal is killed by Sihtric with the other Danish kings losing their heirs as well.
Retreating from the field of battle, Constantin and the other devastated Danish kings abandon further conflict despite Anlaf's pleas to continue fighting with Constantin pointing out that there's nothing left to fight for. When Anlaf asks for a ship to get back home, a disgusted Constantin walks away without a word.
Appearances[]
The Saxon Stories[]
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The Last Kingdom[]
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| Season 5 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |||||
| Seven Kings Must Die |
Trivia[]
- This character has been based on a real historical figure of Constantin II.
- Historically, he is known as Causantín mac Áeda', Constantine II, or Constantine the Middle Aged (An Midhaise).
- Constantin is a noble; born a prince of "Scotland", son of King Áed (Áed mac Cináeda) of the Picts, and later becomes King of Alba.