Battle at Simancas: Spain defeats the Moors
Simancas is a town and municipality of central Spain, located in the province of Valladolid, part of the autonomous community of Castile and León.
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 939. This year saw 3 significant events.
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939 Timeline
Battle at Simancas: Spain defeats the Moors
Simancas is a town and municipality of central Spain, located in the province of Valladolid, part of the autonomous community of Castile and León.
Battle at Andernach: King Otto and Hermann of Swabia defeat Eberhard of Franconia and Giselbert of Lotharingia
Battle at Andernach: King Otto and Hermann of Swabia defeat Eberhard of Franconia and Giselbert of Lotharingia
Edmund I succeeds Athelstan as King of England
Æthelstan or Athelstan was King of the Anglo-Saxons from 924 to 927 and King of the English from 927 to his death in 939. He was the son of King Edward the Elder and his first wife, Ecgwynn.
Events
Battle at Andernach: King Otto and Hermann of Swabia defeat Eberhard of Franconia and Giselbert of Lotharingia
Battle at Andernach: King Otto and Hermann of Swabia defeat Eberhard of Franconia and Giselbert of Lotharingia
Edmund I succeeds Athelstan as King of England
Æthelstan or Athelstan was King of the Anglo-Saxons from 924 to 927 and King of the English from 927 to his death in 939. He was the son of King Edward the Elder and his first wife, Ecgwynn.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 939?
- In 939, there were 3 significant historical events. Notable events include Battle at Simancas: Spain defeats the Moors, Battle at Andernach: King Otto and Hermann of Swabia defeat Eberhard of Franconia and Giselbert of Lotharingia, Edmund I succeeds Athelstan as King of England.