Alfredian–Viking wars
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The Alfredian–Viking wars were a series of late 9th-century conflicts in England between King Alfred the Great’s Anglo-Saxon forces and invading Viking armies that shaped the future political and cultural landscape of the region.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Alfredian–Viking wars canonical | 1 |
| Danelaw campaigns | 1 |
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Target entity: Alfredian–Viking wars Context triple: [Battle of Edington, conflict, Alfredian–Viking wars]
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Torstenson War
The Torstenson War was a mid-17th-century conflict between Sweden and Denmark–Norway, fought mainly in Scandinavia and the Baltic region as part of the wider struggles of the Thirty Years’ War.
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Swedish–Novgorodian conflicts
The Swedish–Novgorodian conflicts were a series of medieval military and political clashes between the Novgorod Republic and the Kingdom of Sweden over control of trade routes and territories in the eastern Baltic region.
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Dacke War
The Dacke War was a major 16th-century peasant rebellion in southern Sweden led by Nils Dacke against the centralizing policies and heavy taxation of King Gustav I.
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Anglo-Scottish Wars
The Anglo-Scottish Wars were a series of intermittent military conflicts between the kingdoms of England and Scotland, spanning several centuries and shaping the political and territorial landscape of the British Isles.
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Avar wars
The Avar wars were a series of late 8th- and early 9th-century campaigns in which Charlemagne’s Frankish forces crushed the Avar Khaganate in Central Europe, expanding Carolingian power and influence.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Alfredian–Viking wars Target entity description: The Alfredian–Viking wars were a series of late 9th-century conflicts in England between King Alfred the Great’s Anglo-Saxon forces and invading Viking armies that shaped the future political and cultural landscape of the region.
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A.
Torstenson War
The Torstenson War was a mid-17th-century conflict between Sweden and Denmark–Norway, fought mainly in Scandinavia and the Baltic region as part of the wider struggles of the Thirty Years’ War.
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B.
Swedish–Novgorodian conflicts
The Swedish–Novgorodian conflicts were a series of medieval military and political clashes between the Novgorod Republic and the Kingdom of Sweden over control of trade routes and territories in the eastern Baltic region.
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C.
Dacke War
The Dacke War was a major 16th-century peasant rebellion in southern Sweden led by Nils Dacke against the centralizing policies and heavy taxation of King Gustav I.
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D.
Anglo-Scottish Wars
The Anglo-Scottish Wars were a series of intermittent military conflicts between the kingdoms of England and Scotland, spanning several centuries and shaping the political and territorial landscape of the British Isles.
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E.
Avar wars
The Avar wars were a series of late 8th- and early 9th-century campaigns in which Charlemagne’s Frankish forces crushed the Avar Khaganate in Central Europe, expanding Carolingian power and influence.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
military conflict
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series of wars ⓘ |
| cause |
Viking expansion into England
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raiding and settlement by Scandinavian warriors ⓘ |
| chronologicalContext | reign of Alfred the Great ⓘ |
| commander |
Alfred the Great
NERFINISHED
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Guthrum NERFINISHED ⓘ Halfdan Ragnarsson NERFINISHED ⓘ Ubba NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| conflictType | Anglo-Saxon–Viking conflict NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| documentedIn | Anglo-Saxon Chronicle NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| endTime |
c. 899
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late 9th century ⓘ |
| hasEffect |
development of Alfred’s burh system
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long-term cultural interaction between Anglo-Saxons and Scandinavians ⓘ reforms of Anglo-Saxon military organization ⓘ strengthening of royal authority in Wessex ⓘ |
| involved |
Anglo-Saxon fyrd
NERFINISHED
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Viking longship fleets ⓘ |
| languageOfPrimarySources | Old English ⓘ |
| location |
Anglo-Saxon England
NERFINISHED
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Danelaw NERFINISHED ⓘ England ⓘ Kingdom of Wessex NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| mainBelligerent |
Anglo-Saxons
NERFINISHED
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Danish Vikings NERFINISHED ⓘ Great Heathen Army NERFINISHED ⓘ Kingdom of Wessex NERFINISHED ⓘ Norse invaders ⓘ Vikings NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| opponentOf |
Great Heathen Army
NERFINISHED
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Kingdom of Wessex NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf |
Anglo-Saxon–Viking wars
NERFINISHED
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Viking invasions of Britain NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| result |
Anglo-Saxon defensive victory in Wessex
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division of England between Wessex and Viking-controlled territories ⓘ establishment of the Danelaw ⓘ foundation for later unification of England ⓘ survival of the Kingdom of Wessex ⓘ |
| significantBattle |
Battle of Ashdown
NERFINISHED
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Battle of Basing NERFINISHED ⓘ Battle of Edington NERFINISHED ⓘ Battle of Meretun NERFINISHED ⓘ Battle of Reading (871) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| significantEvent |
Alfred’s retreat to Athelney
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Alfred’s victory at Edington NERFINISHED ⓘ Treaty of Alfred and Guthrum NERFINISHED ⓘ Treaty of Wedmore NERFINISHED ⓘ baptism of Guthrum ⓘ |
| startTime |
c. 870
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late 9th century ⓘ |
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Subject: Alfredian–Viking wars Description of subject: The Alfredian–Viking wars were a series of late 9th-century conflicts in England between King Alfred the Great’s Anglo-Saxon forces and invading Viking armies that shaped the future political and cultural landscape of the region.
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