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Year in History

Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 878. This year saw 2 significant events.

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878 Timeline

  1. Alfred, King of Wessex, is surprised by a nighttime attack in Chippenham, by the Great Viking Army led by Guthrum the Da

    Alfred, King of Wessex, is surprised by a nighttime attack in Chippenham, by the Great Viking Army led by Guthrum the Dane. Alfred escapes into the Somerset marshes.

  2. Syracuse is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily

    Syracuse is a city and municipality, capital of the free municipal consortium of the same name, located in the autonomous region of Sicily in Southern Italy.

Events

Alfred, King of Wessex, is surprised by a nighttime attack in Chippenham, by the Great Viking Army led by Guthrum the Da

Alfred, King of Wessex, is surprised by a nighttime attack in Chippenham, by the Great Viking Army led by Guthrum the Dane. Alfred escapes into the Somerset marshes.

Syracuse is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily

Syracuse is a city and municipality, capital of the free municipal consortium of the same name, located in the autonomous region of Sicily in Southern Italy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in 878?
In 878, there were 2 significant historical events. Notable events include Alfred, King of Wessex, is surprised by a nighttime attack in Chippenham, by the Great Viking Army led by Guthrum the Da, Syracuse is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily.

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