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1002 in England

Explore 4 historical events and records for England in 1002.

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Historical records for England in 1002

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November

13 November 1002

Massacre

Ethelred II the Unready · House / House of Wessex

The Danish revenge for the massacre results in Ethelreds name, "the unready"

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1002

Marriage

Emma of Normandy · House / House of Denmark

Marries Ethelred II

1002

Marriage

Ethelred II the Unready · House / House of Wessex

Marries Emma, sister of Richard II the Duke of Normandy, secures his southern flank

1002

Massacre

Ethelred II the Unready · House / House of Wessex

Launches a pogrom against all Danish settlers

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