Invasion of England
The throne the Danes renew their attacks on England
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860 in England
Explore 4 historical events and records for England in 860.
Historical records for England in 860
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Rule of 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
Siege of Winchester
Winchester is burned to the ground by the Danes
Sussex Integrated Into West Saxon Kingship
By Aethelberht's reign Sussex was governed within the West Saxon political system, the eventual outcome of centuries of conquest and overlordship.
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