Battle of Brentford (1016) 1016
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1016 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | England | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Viking activity in the British Isles | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Kingdom of Denmark, Kingdom of England | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 51.4786, -0.3069 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Brentford was fought in 1016 between invading forces of the Kingdom of Denmark under Cnut and the defending forces of the Kingdom of England led by Edmund Ironside. The battle was fought as part of a campaign by Cnut to conquer England. The battle was a victory for the English, who nevertheless lost a large number of men.
Cnut's invasion continued after the battle and a peace was made after Edmund lost the Battle of Assandun (in Essex) later in the year. Under these terms Cnut gained Mercia and payment for his army, while Edmund held Wessex. Cnut would gain the whole of England after Edmund's death on 30 November 1016.
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