870Battle of EnglefieldEthelred I
Ethelred & Alfred of Wessex defeat the Danes
Historical records for England in 870, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Ethelred & Alfred of Wessex defeat the Danes
Martyred for refusing to renounce Christianity when tortured by the Danes. Defeated & captured by the Danes
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
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
The Danes defeat King Edmund of East Anglia, increasing the Viking threat faced by Wessex.
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"
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"
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
The Danes turn to the north and attack Mercia, a campaign that lasts until 874
The Danes turn to the north and attack Mercia, a campaign that lasts until 874
The Danes invade Wessex
Adds East Anglia to the area controlled by the invading Danes after killing Edmund
Succeeds as King of East Anglia
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