Aelfric18 October 1016
Killed by the Danes at the English defeat of Ashingdon
England · Warfare / Viking Invasions. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Killed by the Danes at the English defeat of Ashingdon
Killed by the Danes at the English defeat of Ashingdon
Leads to a Treaty granting Edmund II Wessex while Canute holds the rest of England
Defeats Edmund Ironside. Canute & Edmund agree to jointly rule England after the Battle of Ashingdon
Killed by the Danes at the English defeat of Ashingdon
Eadric & the Mercians desert the battle & Edmund faces defeat. Defeated by Canute who disputes Edmunds claim to the throne. Canute & Edmund agree to jointly rule England after the Battle of Ashingdon
Killed by the Danes at the English defeat of Ashingdon
Killed by the Danes at the English defeat of Ashingdon
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