Historical Events In 1016
Saturday, 07 September 2024
Apr 23 Aethelbred II "the Unready", king of England (979-1016), dies on this day in history.
Oct 18 On this day in history danes defeat Saxons at Battle of Assandun (Ashingdon)
Nov 30 On this day in history edmund II, Ironsides, King of Saxons (1016), dies at 27
Nov 30 In the year 1016 england's Ethelred II dies at age 48 after a 38-year reign and is succeeded by his son Edmund Ironside, who is chosen king by Londoners, while Canute is chosen by the witan at Southampton