migration kings c790-1000 Flashcards
king Alfred was known as what?
the great of wessex
what did king Alfred implement when the vikings entererd
danelaw + anglo saxon territory
what did Alfred become king of?
the anglo saxons
what did Edward the elder take over?
the other areas but not northumbria that was for vikings
Athelstan took over
northumbria so he’s king of the english
what did Edgar the peaceful leave behind
two sons
what happened to Edward the martyr
got murdred wasn’t wanted
why was aethelreld “the unready”
had advisors that did manipulated him ruling for him
what did aethelred do to get rid of the vikings
implement the Danegeld (20,000 lbs of silver)
what did aethelreld do with the duke of normandy
alliance because vikings were stopping in normandy and pushing off into Britain
who did aethelreld marry
Emma of normandy
what did aethelreld do that was silly
carry out the massacre of vikings
who does aethelreld accidentally kill
Forkbeard’s sisterw
what does Forkbeard do when his sister is murdered
massive invasion
how long does Forkbeard last on the throne
a year
