📕 Chapter 3: A Long and Illustrious History
3.1.4 The Vikings and Danish invasions
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From about AD 789, the Vikings from Denmark and Norway began raiding Britain. They attacked monasteries along the coast, stealing treasure and taking captives. The Vikings were skilled sailors and warriors. Over time, they began to settle in Britain, particularly in the east and north of England, in an area that became known as the Danelaw.
Key Facts
- Vikings from Denmark and Norway raided from ~AD 789
- They attacked monasteries along the coast
- Settled in eastern and northern England (the Danelaw)
King Alfred the Great of Wessex fought against the Vikings and eventually made peace with them. He agreed to let the Vikings keep the Danelaw in exchange for peace. Alfred is the only English king to be called 'the Great'. He is also remembered for promoting education and establishing a legal code. His grandson Athelstan later became the first king of all England.
Key Facts
- Alfred the Great of Wessex fought the Vikings
- Alfred agreed to the Danelaw boundary
- Alfred is the only English king called 'the Great'
- Athelstan was the first king of all England
📝 Notas de estudio
- Los Vikings vinieron de Denmark y Norway.
- Los Vikings de Denmark y Norway realizaron incursiones desde aprox. AD 789
- Atacaron monasterios a lo largo de la costa
- Se asentaron en el este y norte de England (el Danelaw)
- El Danelaw fue la zona del este y norte de England donde se asentaron los Vikings.
- Los Vikings de Denmark y Norway realizaron incursiones desde aprox. AD 789
- Atacaron monasterios a lo largo de la costa
- Se asentaron en el este y norte de England (el Danelaw)
- El Rey Alfred the Great de Wessex luchó contra los Vikings y es el único rey English llamado 'the Great'.
- Los Vikings de Denmark y Norway realizaron incursiones desde aprox. AD 789
- Atacaron monasterios a lo largo de la costa
- Se asentaron en el este y norte de England (el Danelaw)
- Athelstan, nieto de Alfred the Great, se convirtió en el primer rey de todo England.
- Los Vikings de Denmark y Norway realizaron incursiones desde aprox. AD 789
- Atacaron monasterios a lo largo de la costa
- Se asentaron en el este y norte de England (el Danelaw)
- Los Vikings atacaron monasterios a lo largo de la costa, robando tesoros y tomando cautivos.
- Los Vikings de Denmark y Norway realizaron incursiones desde aprox. AD 789
- Atacaron monasterios a lo largo de la costa
- Se asentaron en el este y norte de England (el Danelaw)
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