Historical events in 897

5 historical records

897 · England · Brading Haven · Warfare · Viking Invasions · Alfred the Great

Battle of Brading Haven

Alfred's forces engage Viking ships near Brading Haven as part of his naval defence of Wessex.

897 · England · Isle of Wight · Warfare · Viking Invasions · Alfred the Great

Naval Battle

Alfred's enlarged ships fight Viking vessels off the Isle of Wight during the final phase of the war.

897 · France · House · House of Robertian House · Eudes

Succession

Eudes recognizes Charles III the Simple as his successor

897 · Germany · Worms · House · House of Carolingian · Louis the Child

Oath of Loyalty

Arnulf arranges for leading men of the realm to swear loyalty to the young Louis, strengthening his son's future claim to the throne.

897 · Japan · House · House of Heian Period · Uda

Abdication

Abdicates & is succeeded by 12 year old son Daigo