Battle of Englefield
Ethelred & Alfred of Wessex defeat the Danes
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870 in England
Explore 13 historical events and records for England in 870.
Historical records for England in 870
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Battle of Hellesdon
Martyred for refusing to renounce Christianity when tortured by the Danes. Defeated & captured by the Danes
Battle of Hoxne
The Danes under Ivar the Boneless continue their invasion in 870 by defeating King Edmund of East Anglia at Hoxne and thereby conquering East Anglia
Capture of East Anglia
The Danes under Ivar the Boneless continue their invasion in 870 by defeating King Edmund of East Anglia at Hoxne and thereby conquering East Anglia
Conquest of East Anglia
The Danes defeat King Edmund of East Anglia, increasing the Viking threat faced by Wessex.
Danelaw
King Edmund refuses to pay tribute, Ivar the Boneless defeats and captures him at Hoxne and brutally sacrifices his heart to Odin in a so-called "blood eagle ritual"
Danelaw
The Danes under Ivar the Boneless continue their invasion in 870 by defeating King Edmund of East Anglia at Hoxne and thereby conquering East Anglia. King Edmund refuses to pay tribute, Ivar the Boneless defeats and captures him at Hoxne and brutally sacrifices his heart to Odin in a so-called "blood eagle ritual"
Invasion of England
The Danes under Ivar the Boneless continue their invasion in 870 by defeating King Edmund of East Anglia at Hoxne and thereby conquering East Anglia
Invasion of England
The Danes turn to the north and attack Mercia, a campaign that lasts until 874
Invasion of Mercia
The Danes turn to the north and attack Mercia, a campaign that lasts until 874
Invasion of Wessex
The Danes invade Wessex
Rule of East Anglia
Adds East Anglia to the area controlled by the invading Danes after killing Edmund
Succession
Succeeds as King of East Anglia
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