Occupation of East Anglia
Guthrum's Vikings settle in East Anglia and establish a Danish-ruled kingdom.
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880 in Denmark
Explore 4 historical events and records for Denmark in 880.
Historical records for Denmark in 880
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Rule of East Anglia
Guthrum rules East Anglia after leaving Wessex and settling with his followers.
Rule of East Anglia
Guthrum rules East Anglia under the Christian name Athelstan after his baptism.
Withdrawal from Wessex
Guthrum leaves Wessex and concentrates his power in East Anglia.
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