Death of Edmund
Edmund was killed during the Danish conquest of East Anglia and later venerated as a royal martyr.
Historical events in 869
12 historical records
Capture of East Anglia
The Vikings invade East Anglia
Danelaw
Ivar the Boneless returns and demands tribute from King Edmund of East Anglia
Invasion of England
The Vikings invade East Anglia & murder King Edmund
Conquest of East Anglia
Ivar participated in the campaign that destroyed the independent East Anglian monarchy.
Great Heathen Army
The Great Heathen Army returns to East Anglia and winters at Thetford before attacking King Edmund.
Return to East Anglia
Ivar and the Danish army return to East Anglia after consolidating their position in Northumbria and Mercia.
Great Army
The Viking Great Army is left intact
Peace Treaty
The Viking Great Army is left intact. A Mercian & Saxon Army pursue the Vikings to Nottingham & negotiate peace
Danelaw
Ivar the Boneless returns and demands tribute from King Edmund of East Anglia
Invasion of East Anglia
The Danes make their Winter base at Thetford
Unification
Meets Emperor Basil to paper over the divisions bewtween the East & Western Churches