During Swein Forkbeard's conquest of England in 1013, Oxford submitted to the Danes as part of the general collapse of Aethelred's rule. Oxford's strategic position on the Thames made its capture important for controlling the Midlands-south frontier. The submission contributed to Aethelred's flight to Normandy and Swein's recognition as king.
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