Alderman Byrhtnoth10 August 991
Leads an army which is defeated by the Danes
England · Warfare / Viking Invasions. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Leads an army which is defeated by the Danes
Vikings are paid the 1st Danegeld after victory at Maldon
After defeat at Maldon Ethelred makes a Treaty of peace & mutual assistance with Olaf
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