Æthelbald, King (Kingdom of Sussex (Wessex)) : All Data

Æthelbald was a King who ruled over the Kingdom of Wessex during the period of 855-860. During his reign, he faced several significant conflicts, including the Viking invasion of Wessex in 860. This invasion, led by the Viking chieftain Ragnar Lothbrok, resulted in the Battle of Winchester in 860, where Æthelbald's forces successfully defended against the Viking onslaught. Despite the victory, the Viking threat continued to loom over Wessex, leading to further conflicts in the years following Æthelbald's reign.