Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
historical battle
|
| gptkbp:aftermath |
establishment_of_Danelaw
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
Viking settlement patterns
formation_of_the_Kingdom_of_England Alfred's_legacy Alfred's_military_reforms |
| gptkbp:casualties |
significant for both sides
|
| gptkbp:celebrates |
local folklore
historical literature |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
symbol of Saxon resilience
inspiration_for_later_English_nationalism |
| gptkbp:date |
878 AD
|
| gptkbp:depicts |
historical reenactments
films and documentaries |
| gptkbp:duration |
one day
|
| gptkbp:followedBy |
retreat of Viking forces
|
| gptkbp:historicalContext |
late 9th century England
conflict_between_Saxons_and_Vikings |
| gptkbp:historicalPeriod |
gptkb:Anglo-Saxon_Chronicle
Asser's Life of Alfred |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Ethandun
|
| gptkbp:impact |
strengthened Saxon resistance
contributed_to_the_unification_of_England |
| gptkbp:influenced |
previous battles in the region
previous Saxon victories Viking_raids_on_Wessex |
| gptkbp:involved |
Vikings
Saxons use of local terrain use of fortified positions |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:Viking_invasions_of_England
Alfred's_campaign_against_the_Danes |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_for |
historians as pivotal event
military strategists as significant battle |
| gptkbp:key_figure |
gptkb:Guthrum
gptkb:Alfred_the_Great |
| gptkbp:led_to |
Viking leaders negotiating peace
Alfred's_increased_popularity |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Wessex
|
| gptkbp:notableFor |
Alfred's_leadership
Guthrum's_defeat |
| gptkbp:result |
decisive victory for the Saxons
|
| gptkbp:significance |
led_to_the_Treaty_of_Wedmore
|
| gptkbp:strategicGoals |
impact on future Viking campaigns
control_of_southern_England |
| gptkbp:tactics |
flanking maneuvers
surprise attacks defensive_tactics_by_Saxons |