BattlefieldsAethelflaed Captures Leicester 918
Early Medieval

Aethelflaed Captures Leicester 918

918
Leicestershire, England
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Leicestershire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Danes
Forces
Leicester Danes c.300–600.
VS
Victor
Mercia (Aethelflaed)
Forces
Mercian c.2,000–3,000
Outcome
Leicester surrendered to Aethelflaed without a fight
The Battle

History & Significance

Aethelflaed accepted the submission of Leicester peacefully in 918, demonstrating her prestige; the York Danes also offered submission before her sudden death that year.

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