Statements (141)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:House_of_Knýtlinga
gptkb:Harthacnut gptkb:Edmund_Ironside gptkb:King_Canute gptkb:Ealdorman_Aethelred_III gptkb:Cnut gptkb:Cnut_the_Great gptkb:Edmund_II gptkb:King_Cnut |
| gptkbp:aftermath |
Cnut became King of England
Cnut's consolidation of power |
| gptkbp:allegiance |
gptkb:Mixed
|
| gptkbp:benefits |
Numerical superiority
|
| gptkbp:casualties |
High on both sides
High casualties on both sides high on both sides |
| 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:commander |
gptkb:Edmund_Ironside
gptkb:Cnut_the_Great |
| gptkbp:consequences |
Lack of reinforcements
|
| 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:defeated |
Secured his claim to the throne
|
| gptkbp:duration |
One day
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
Cnut's conquest of England
Cnut's reign as King of England |
| gptkbp:fought_in |
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 Symbol of Viking dominance |
| gptkbp:historical_figure |
Seen as a tragic figure
As a tragic hero As a unifier Often viewed as a strong ruler |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Shift in power dynamics in England
shaped future English monarchy Lasting impact on monarchy |
| 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:involved_forces |
gptkb:deity
Loyal supporters English nobles and their retainers Vikings and local allies Anglo-Saxon soldiers Well-trained warriors |
| gptkbp:landscape |
Open field
|
| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:Edmund_Ironside
gptkb:Cnut_the_Great Defensive and strategic Decisive and aggressive |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Cnut's reign
marked the end of Anglo-Saxon rule Establishment of a North Sea empire Integration of Danish and English cultures |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Assandun
gptkb:England |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Divide and conquer
Surprise attack Loyalty of local lords |
| gptkbp:military_technology |
Superior numbers
|
| gptkbp:mood |
gptkb:High
|
| gptkbp:notable_allies |
gptkb:Danish_nobles
English nobles English earls Norwegian and Danish warriors |
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:Politician
Hold the line Fled to London Pursued remaining English resistance Attempted to rally support Consolidated power in England |
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
gptkb:Edmund_Ironside
gptkb:Cnut_the_Great |
| gptkbp:notable_story_arc |
Remembered in folklore.
|
| gptkbp:notable_work |
Referenced in historical texts
|
| gptkbp:outcome |
Consolidation of power in England
End of English resistance to Cnut Cnut's forces gained control |
| gptkbp:peerage |
Symbol of resistance
|
| gptkbp:posthumous_recognition |
Shortly after the battle
|
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Ashingdon
|
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:Battle_of_Maldon
|
| gptkbp:reign_end |
Short-lived
19 years Marked the end of Anglo-Saxon rule Lasted until 1035 |
| gptkbp:related_event |
Danish invasions
conflict between Cnut and Edmund |
| gptkbp:result |
Danish victory
decisive victory for Cnut |
| gptkbp:rules |
Marked the end of Anglo-Saxon rule
|
| 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 |
gptkb:cavalry_charges
Flanking maneuvers flanking maneuvers Defensive position Defensive positioning |
| gptkbp:treatment |
Merciful
Harsh |
| gptkbp:type |
Land battle
land battle |
| gptkbp:was_aproponent_of |
Challenged Cnut's rule
|
| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
Rainy
Favorable for the Danes |
| gptkbp:year |
1016
|