English Heritage
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HISTORY CORNER
This battle took place on or about 8 January 871 between King Alfred and a Danish army
22 December, 1135
Stephen I crowned as king
Stephen had no claim to the throne, which should have gone to his cousin Matilda, daughter of Henry I
This king's son and heir was dubbed The Black Prince