Marriage1015
Marries Ealdgith, widow of Sigerferth
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Edmund II Ironside Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Edmund II Ironside, based on 12 World History Database records associated with England.
12 records1015–101611 events7 places
Chronological biography
1015
1016
Battle of Otford1016
The Danes cross the Thames & raid Kent, they are defeated by Edmund at Otford
Capture of Mercia1016
Allies with the Earl of Northumbria & conquers Mercia
Rule of Wessex1016
Agrees to divide the Kingdom of England with Canute after the Battle of Ashingdon
Siege of London1016
The Danes lay siege to London after Edmund unites Wessex against them. Edmund tries to raise the Danish siege but is forced back to Wessex
Coronation23 April 1016
Crowned at St Pauls Cathedral
Succession23 April 1016
Succeeds as King of England
Succession23 April 1016
Eldest surviving son of Ethelred. Chosen as King by the people of London
PeaceOctober 1016
Wessex will be ruled by Edmund & London & the east will be ruled by Canute
Battle of Ashingdon18 October 1016
Eadric & the Mercians desert the battle & Edmund faces defeat. Defeated by Canute who disputes Edmunds claim to the throne. Canute & Edmund agree to jointly rule England after the Battle of Ashingdon
Death of Edmund II Ironside30 November 1016
Death of Edmund II, on St Andrews day, fighting Canute
BurialDecember 1016
Buried with King Edgar at Glastonbury
Titles and roles
King
Record provenance
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