Battle of Edington

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath gptkb:Treaty_of_Wedmore
Christianization of Guthrum
Guthrum's submission to Alfred
gptkbp:allies with other Saxon kingdoms
gptkbp:associated_with the unification of England
Alfredian reforms
the rise of Alfred's legacy
gptkbp:benefits high ground
gptkbp:casualties gptkb:unknown
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Danish_Vikings
gptkb:Kingdom_of_Wessex
gptkbp:commemoration memorials and historical sites
gptkbp:community_impact strengthened Wessex identity
gptkbp:consequences establishment of Danelaw
gptkbp:contributed_to formation of the Danelaw
the establishment of the Anglo-Saxon hegemony.
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired literature and folklore
inspiration for later English nationalism
gptkbp:cultural_representation depicted in literature
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of unity against invaders
gptkbp:date 878 AD
gptkbp:depicted_in gptkb:historical_accounts
historical novels
gptkbp:duration one day
gptkbp:election_result Alfred's consolidation of power
gptkbp:featured_in gptkb:documentaries
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Treaty_of_Wedmore
gptkbp:fought_against 878 AD and 879 AD
April and May 878
Danish and Saxon forces
gptkbp:historical_analysis debate among historians
gptkbp:historical_context conflict between Saxons and Vikings
part of the Viking Age
gptkbp:historical_debate interpretations of Alfred's leadership
gptkbp:historical_documentation various medieval texts
gptkbp:historical_figure gptkb:Guthrum
gptkb:Alfred_the_Great
gptkbp:historical_impact shaped future English monarchies
gptkbp:historical_interpretation symbol of resistance against Viking invasions
gptkbp:historical_legacy inspired future generations of leaders.
influenced English folklore
gptkbp:historical_period gptkb:Viking_Age
gptkbp:historical_significance pivotal moment in English history
gptkbp:historical_source gptkb:Asser's_Life_of_Alfred
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Edington
gptkbp:influence English history
gptkbp:influenced the development of English culture
Anglo-Saxon law and governance
future English monarchs
subsequent Anglo-Saxon resistance
the perception of Viking raids
gptkbp:influenced_by local geography
previous battles in the region
gptkbp:inspired historical reenactments
gptkbp:involved gptkb:fortification
military strategies
infantry and cavalry
gptkbp:is_a_point_of_interest_for Saxon history
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in military studies
military history courses
gptkbp:is_aresource_for Viking invasions of England
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in local traditions
gptkbp:is_discussed_in gptkb:historical_texts
gptkbp:is_led_by gptkb:Guthrum
gptkb:Alfred_the_Great
gptkbp:is_located_in gptkb:Edington_Hill
gptkbp:is_recognized_as a turning point in British history
gptkbp:is_remembered_for commemorative events
gptkbp:leadership gptkb:Guthrum
gptkb:Alfred_the_Great
gptkbp:led_to Alfred's consolidation of power
Danish retreat
the establishment of the Kingdom of England
gptkbp:legacy Alfred's reputation as a military leader
gptkbp:location gptkb:Edington,_England
gptkbp:military_engagement part of the larger conflict
gptkbp:military_leadership Alfred's strategic planning
gptkbp:military_outcome halted Viking expansion in the south
gptkbp:military_strategy defensive fortifications
gptkbp:military_technology shield wall formation
gptkbp:narrative part of the Anglo-Saxon saga
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:Guthrum
gptkb:Alfred_the_Great
gptkbp:notable_for its tactical innovations
gptkbp:occurs_in 878 AD
gptkbp:outcome Danish retreat
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:the_Anglo-Saxon_Chronicle
Anglo-Saxon history
Alfred's military campaigns
the struggle for English identity
gptkbp:primary_source gptkb:Anglo-Saxon_Chronicle
gptkb:Asser's_Life_of_Alfred
gptkbp:recognized_by gptkb:historians
gptkbp:result decisive victory for Alfred the Great
gptkbp:significance decisive victory for the Saxons
marked the end of Viking advances in Wessex
marked the end of Viking invasions in Wessex
gptkbp:strategic_goals Wessex's survival
gptkbp:strategic_importance defense of Wessex
established Wessex as a dominant power
gptkbp:strength uncertain, estimates vary
gptkbp:tactics surprise attack
gptkbp:tactics_used surprise attack
gptkbp:type land battle
gptkbp:was_marked_by the decline of Viking power in England
gptkbp:year 878
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Anglo-Saxons
gptkb:monarchy
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4