860Invasion of EnglandAethelbert
The throne the Danes renew their attacks on England
Historical records for England in 860, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
The throne the Danes renew their attacks on England
Succeeds as King of Wessex after the death of his brother, Aehelbald,. Restores the Kingdom created by Egbert, Wessex & the south east re-unite
Winchester is burned to the ground by the Danes
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