Death of Edmund
Edmund was killed during the Danish conquest of East Anglia and later venerated as a royal martyr.
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869 in England
Explore 5 historical events and records for England in 869.
Historical records for England in 869
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Danelaw
Ivar the Boneless returns and demands tribute from King Edmund of East Anglia
Great Army
The Viking Great Army is left intact
Invasion of East Anglia
The Danes make their Winter base at Thetford
Peace Treaty
The Viking Great Army is left intact. A Mercian & Saxon Army pursue the Vikings to Nottingham & negotiate peace
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