Aethelred Flashcards
(28 cards)
Was Edward the Martyr a reformer or anti-reformer?
Reformer
Who was Edward the Martyr killed by?
Aethelred’s mother Aelfhere (Anti-reformer)
Where were the Vikings camped right before the Battle of Maldon?
Northey island
When was the Battle of Maldon?
991
Who led the anglo-saxons at the Battle of Maldon?
Brithnoth
Who won the battle of Maldon which key figure died and why?
The vikings won the battle of Maldon
Brithnoth died possibly due to a lot of his army deserting
How much Danegeld did Aethelred have to pay after the battle of Maldon?
£10,000
Other than the battle of Maldon what happened in 991?
Aethelred’s treaty with Richard of Normandy
Possible evidence of a failed invasion of France before treaty
Why did Aethelred form a treaty with Richard Duke of Normandy?
He believed the Vikings were using France as a launchpad into England
How much Danegeld was payed after St Bryce’s day massacre?
£26,000
How much Dangeld was paid over Aethelred’s reign?
£107,000
Under Aethelred’s reign who is most well known for switching their allegiances?
Eadric Streaona
What example shows the divsions of nobility under Aethelred perfectly?
Brihtric accuses Wulfnoth of a crime whilst they are out on fleet. This causes internal rivalry and one of the fleets is sunk
What was Aethelred II about?
991 or 994
Truce between Aethelred and Vikings
Also protecting trade
What was Aethelred III about?
Swearing on relics
Trade and Jury System
Wapentake
What is significant about V Aethelred?
It was drafted by Wulfstan and was about the Vikings
What was VII Aethelred about?
Drafted by Wulfstan
Fasting for three days
Walk bear foot to church
tax to pay for tribute
What was VIII Aethelred about?
Drafted by Wulfstan
Criticising Aethelred ability to keep church safe?
Why were Aethelred’s later law codes religious?
They were drafted by Wulfstan (Archbishop)
Who formed an alliance with Aethelred in 994?
Olaf Trugvarsson
Who was in control of the last great Viking assaults?
Sweyn of Denmark and he conquered England in 1013 which led to Aethelred fleeing to France
Which Viking was opposed to Sweyn of Denmark’s control over England?
Thorkall the Tall (He later supported Cnut in 1015)
Who took over Sweyn as King of England when he died in 1014?
Cnut
After Aethelred died who took control over England?
Cnut and Edmund Ironside (Edmund Ironside dies quite quickly)
