Scholarly Info
Description |
Ealhhere 11 and Huda 1 with others fought against a pagan army (Anonymi 14) on the island of Thanet. |
Year |
853 |
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Primary Source Info
Date from Source |
In the same year as Ęthelwulf 1 sent Alfred 8 to Rome [sc. 853]. |
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Notes:
*Asser notes that Thanet was called 'Ruim' in British speech.
Persons associated with this Event:
- Participant:
Ealhhere 11
(Ealdorman of Kent, fl. 839-853, killed 853) : Ealher 1 with the dwellers in Kent and Huda 1 with the people of Surrey fought against an army of pagans (Anonymi 14) on the island of Thanet and initially gained the victory. The battle extended over a long time and many on either side were cutr down and drowned in the water.
- Participant:
Huda 1
(Ealdorman [of ?Surrey], killed 853)
- Participant:
Anonymi 14
(Pagan army on Thanet, fl. 853)
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