Battle at Reading: Ethelred I of Wessex defeated by Danish invasion army
Æthelred I (alt. Aethelred, Ethelred; Old English: Æthel-ræd, lit. 'noble counsel'; 845/848 – 871) was King of Wessex from 865 until his death in 871.
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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 871. This year saw 3 significant events.
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Battle at Reading: Ethelred I of Wessex defeated by Danish invasion army
Æthelred I (alt. Aethelred, Ethelred; Old English: Æthel-ræd, lit. 'noble counsel'; 845/848 – 871) was King of Wessex from 865 until his death in 871.
Battle of Basing: Danish invasion army beats Saxon Ethelred of Wessex
Battle of Basing: Danish invasion army beats Saxon Ethelred of Wessex
Battle at Marton: Æthelred I of Wessex beats a Danish invasion army
Battle at Marton: Æthelred I of Wessex beats a Danish invasion army
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- In 871, there were 3 significant historical events. Notable events include Battle at Reading: Ethelred I of Wessex defeated by Danish invasion army, Battle of Basing: Danish invasion army beats Saxon Ethelred of Wessex, Battle at Marton: Æthelred I of Wessex beats a Danish invasion army.