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==== Britain ====
* The [[Vikings]] in [[Kingdom of Northumbria|Northumbria]] and [[Kingdom of East Anglia|East Anglia]] swear allegiance and hand over hostages to King [[Alfred the Great]], but promptly break their truce by attacking the southwest of [[England]]. A Viking force returns from [[Exeter]] and sails along the coast, in an attempt to plunder [[Chichester]]. They are defeated by the Saxon [[garrison]], losing many ships and men.<ref>Paul Hill (2009). ''The Viking Wars of Alfred the Great'', p. 132. {{ISBN|978-1-59416-087-5}}.</ref>
* King [[Anarawd ap Rhodri|Anarawd]] of [[Kingdom of Gwynedd|Gwynedd]]'s shaky alliance with the Vikings collapses. His kingdom is ravaged by the [[Norsemen]]. Anarawd is forced to ask for help from Alfred the Great and submits to his overlordship. Alfred imposes oppressive terms and forces Anarawd's confirmation in the [[Christian Church]], with Alfred as 'godfather'.
* Autumn &ndash; [[Battle of Benfleet]]: Danish Viking forces retire to [[Essex]], after being deprived of food by Alfred the Great (see [[893]]). They draw their [[longship]]s up the [[Thames]] and into the [[River Lea|Lea]], entrenching themselves at [[South Benfleet|Benfleet]].<ref>Paul Hill (2009). ''The Viking Wars of Alfred the Great'', p. 134. {{ISBN|978-1-59416-087-5}}.</ref>