Sweyn Forkbeard led Viking raids on England (1 ene 1002 año – 25 dic 1013 año)
Descripción:
Forkbeard invaded England because of the assassination of Danes in England by Æthelred. However, it is believed that this was mostly motivated by the prospect of new land. This raid also led to the exile of Æthelred and his two sons making Sweyn Forkbeard the King of England.
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fecha:
1 ene 1002 año
25 dic 1013 año
~ 11 years