Settlement in East Anglia
Guthrum's army moves toward East Anglia after leaving Wessex under the peace settlement.
Historical events in 879
13 historical records
Settlement in East Anglia
Guthrum moved his followers into East Anglia and established a durable Scandinavian kingdom.
East Anglia Settlement
Guthrum's army settles in East Anglia, allowing Alfred time to strengthen Wessex against future invasions.
Succession
Succeeds as King of Mercia
Peace
Alfred maintains peace with Guthrum after the Danish army leaves Wessex and moves toward East Anglia.
Rule of Italy
Becomes King of Italy, 879-887
Rule of Provence
Boso proclaims himself King of Provence
Succession
Boso proclaims himself King of Provence
Succession
Succeeds as King of France, while his brother Carloman rules south France
Succession
Succeeds as Count of Flanders
Birth by 879
Constantine II, son of King Áed, is born no later than 879 into the dynasty later associated with the House of Alpin.
Gaelic Name Causantin mac Aeda
Constantine II is known in Gaelic sources as Causantín mac Áeda, identifying him as the son of King Áed.
Grandson of Kenneth I
Constantine II is a grandson of Kenneth I through his father Áed, linking him directly to the dynasty that preceded the Kingdom of Alba.