Battle of Assandun

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:historical_battles
gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath Cnut became King of England
Cnut's consolidation of power
gptkbp:casualties High on both sides
High casualties on both sides
high on both sides
gptkbp:cnut's_advantage Numerical superiority
gptkbp:cnut's_allies gptkb:Danish_nobles
Norwegian and Danish warriors
gptkbp:cnut's_battle_plan Surprise attack
gptkbp:cnut's_forces Well-trained warriors
gptkbp:cnut's_forces_composition gptkb:Vikings
Vikings and local allies
gptkbp:cnut's_forces_morale gptkb:High
gptkbp:cnut's_historical_portrayal As a unifier
Often viewed as a strong ruler
gptkbp:cnut's_influence_on_england Lasting impact on monarchy
gptkbp:cnut's_leadership_style Decisive and aggressive
gptkbp:cnut's_legacy Establishment of a North Sea empire
Integration of Danish and English cultures
gptkbp:cnut's_legacy_in_literature Referenced in historical texts
gptkbp:cnut's_military_strength Superior numbers
gptkbp:cnut's_post-battle_actions Pursued remaining English resistance
Consolidated power in England
gptkbp:cnut's_reign Marked the end of Anglo-Saxon rule
Lasted until 1035
gptkbp:cnut's_reign_duration 19 years
gptkbp:cnut's_rule Marked the end of Anglo-Saxon rule
gptkbp:cnut's_strategy Divide and conquer
Surprise attack
gptkbp:cnut's_title_after_battle gptkb:King_of_England
gptkbp:cnut's_treatment_of_prisoners Merciful
gptkbp:cnut's_victory Secured his claim to the throne
gptkbp:cnut's_victory_impact Consolidation of power in England
gptkbp:combat_role gptkb:Assandun
gptkbp:combatant gptkb:English_forces
Danish forces
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:English_forces
Danish forces
Cnut's forces
Edmund Ironside's forces
gptkbp:cultural_references depicted in art
depicted in literature
depicted in films
studied in military history
discussed in podcasts
included in history textbooks
analyzed in documentaries
analyzed in historical journals
discussed in lectures
referenced in historical novels
analyzed in historical documentaries
explored in exhibitions
analyzed in military strategy studies
featured in academic papers
featured in reenactments
featured in online courses
discussed in history forums
examined in history classes
referenced in academic discussions
gptkbp:date 1016
gptkbp:duration One day
gptkbp:edmund's_allies English nobles
English earls
gptkbp:edmund's_battle_plan Hold the line
gptkbp:edmund's_claim Challenged Cnut's rule
gptkbp:edmund's_death Shortly after the battle
gptkbp:edmund's_disadvantage Lack of reinforcements
gptkbp:edmund's_forces Loyal supporters
gptkbp:edmund's_forces_composition English nobles and their retainers
Anglo-Saxon soldiers
gptkbp:edmund's_forces_morale gptkb:Mixed
gptkbp:edmund's_historical_portrayal Seen as a tragic figure
As a tragic hero
gptkbp:edmund's_influence_on_england Symbol of resistance
gptkbp:edmund's_leadership_style Defensive and strategic
gptkbp:edmund's_legacy_in_literature Remembered in folklore.
gptkbp:edmund's_military_strength Loyalty of local lords
gptkbp:edmund's_post-battle_actions Fled to London
Attempted to rally support
gptkbp:edmund's_reign_duration Short-lived
gptkbp:edmund's_strategy Defensive position
Defensive positioning
gptkbp:edmund's_title_before_battle gptkb:King_of_England
gptkbp:edmund's_treatment_of_prisoners Harsh
gptkbp:followed_by Cnut's conquest of England
Cnut's reign as King of England
gptkbp:fought_against October 18, 1016
Danish and English armies
Cnut and Edmund Ironside
gptkbp:historical_context Danish conquest of England
Part of the Viking invasions of England
gptkbp:historical_impact Shift in power dynamics in England
shaped future English monarchy
gptkbp:historical_interpretation Symbol of Viking dominance
gptkbp:historical_period gptkb:Viking_Age
gptkbp:historical_source gptkb:Anglo-Saxon_Chronicle
gptkb:William_of_Malmesbury
various chronicles
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Assandun
gptkbp:influence Danish rule in England
gptkbp:leadership gptkb:Edmund_Ironside
gptkb:Cnut_the_Great
gptkbp:legacy Cnut's reign
marked the end of Anglo-Saxon rule
gptkbp:location gptkb:Assandun
gptkb:England
gptkbp:notable_commanders gptkb:Edmund_Ironside
gptkb:Cnut_the_Great
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:Edmund_Ironside
gptkb:Cnut_the_Great
gptkbp:outcome End of English resistance to Cnut
Cnut's forces gained control
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Ashingdon
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Battle_of_Maldon
gptkbp:related_event Danish invasions
conflict between Cnut and Edmund
gptkbp:result Danish victory
decisive victory for Cnut
gptkbp:significance Decisive battle in the struggle for the English throne
contributed to Cnut becoming King of England
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of England
control of England
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Battle_of_Stamford_Bridge
gptkbp:tactics_used gptkb:cavalry_charges
Flanking maneuvers
flanking maneuvers
gptkbp:terrain Open field
gptkbp:type Land battle
land battle
gptkbp:weather_conditions Rainy
Favorable for the Danes
gptkbp:year 1016
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:House_of_Knýtlinga
gptkb:Edmund_Ironside
gptkb:Cnut_the_Great
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5