Alfege is held for six months, a ransom is demanded
England · Religion / Roman Catholic Church. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Alfege is held for six months, a ransom is demanded
The Kent coast is raided by Danish pirates, they besiege Canterbury
The Kent coast is subject to raids from Danish pirates, and in 1011 they besiege to the City of Canterbury
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