
What is recorded here
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 of Brentford in 1016 was fought between the Danish forces of Cnut and the English army led by King Edmund Ironside. The English were defeated, weakening their position in the ongoing struggle for control of England, which eventually led to Cnut's consolidation of power.
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- Date
- 1016
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