Viking Invasions of England

King Æthelred of Wessex dies succeeded by Alfred
King Æthelred of Wessex dies succeeded by Alfred ©HistoryMaps
871 Jan 1

King Æthelred of Wessex dies succeeded by Alfred

Wessex

After ascending the throne, Alfred spent several years fighting Viking invasions.

Last Updated: Mon Jan 15 2024

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