House of Wessex (restored) (feb 3, 1014 – nov 30, 1016)
Description:
Following the death of Sweyn Forkbeard, Æthelred the Unready returned from exile and was again proclaimed king on 3 February 1014. His son succeeded him after being chosen king by the citizens of London and a part of the Witan, despite ongoing Danish efforts to wrest the crown from the West Saxons.Added to timeline:
Date:
feb 3, 1014
nov 30, 1016
~ 2 years and 9 months