Historical events in 853

4 historical records

853 · England · Rome · Government · Government of Wessex · Alfred the Great

Visit to Rome

Alfred visits Rome as a young royal prince and is honoured by Pope Leo IV.

853 · England · House · House of Mercia · Burgred

Alliance Burgred and Ethelred of Wessex

Appeals successfully to Ethelred of Wessex for aid against the Vikings

853 · England · Mercia · House · House of Mercia · Burgred

Marriage

Marries a daughter of Aethelwulf

853 · England · Warfare · Viking Invasions · Ethelred I

Alliance Ethelred I and Mercians

Leads an army with the future King Alfred to support the Mercians against the Vikings