Battle of Ashdown
Bagsecg fights Alfred and Aethelred at Ashdown and is killed during the West Saxon victory.
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871 in Denmark
Explore 3 historical events and records for Denmark in 871.
Historical records for Denmark in 871
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Death of Bagsecg
Bagsecg dies at the Battle of Ashdown as the Danes suffer defeat against Wessex.
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Peace with Wessex
Halfdan concluded a peace with Alfred after a year of costly campaigning in Wessex.
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