Capture of Derby
Aethelflaed captured Derby, one of the Five Boroughs, though four of her thegns were killed.
Historical events in 917
13 historical records
Submission of Bedford Danes
Thurketel and leading Danes of Bedford submitted to Edward during the reconquest.
Capture of Mercia
Edward the Elder & his sister Athelflaed recapture Mercia from the Danes
Capture of Colchester
Leads a joint force from Kent, Surrey, Essex to capture Colchester from the Danes
Capture of Derby
King Edward captures Derby and seizes control of East Anglia
Capture of East Anglia
King Edward captures Derby and seizes control of East Anglia
Capture of Mercia
Edward the Elder & his sister Athelflaed recapture Mercia from the Danes
Capture of Tempsford
Edward stormed the Danish stronghold at Tempsford and killed its king and leading commanders.
Declaration of War
Raises forces at Passenham on Watling Street to declare war on the Danes
Defence of Towcester
Edward reinforced Towcester and defeated Danish attacks from Northampton and Leicester.
Rule of East Anglia
King Edward captures Derby and seizes control of East Anglia
Submission of East Anglia
East Anglian Danes submitted to Edward after the fall of their fortified centres.
Capture of Derby
Takes Derby breaking Danish front from the Peak District to south east England