He ruled 959-975.
He was succeeded by his son, Edward the Martyr.

Reigned 959-975. The first King of a united England. He allowed his Danish
subjects to retain Danish laws. Edgar promoted a monastic revival and
encouraged trade by reforming the currency. He improved defence by organising
coastal naval patrols and a system for manning warships.
Although he suceeded on 1st October 959, he was not crowned until 973 because
St Dunstan, the Archbishop of Canterbury, disaproved of his way of life.