Battle of Benfleet
English forces defeat Haesten's army at Benfleet and capture ships, treasure and prisoners.
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894 in England
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Historical records for England in 894
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Birth of King Athelstan
Athelstan was born around 894, the eldest son of Edward the Elder and Ecgwynn.
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