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Name: Burgred

Type: Ruler

Role: King

Nation: kingdom of mercia

Icon Burgred, King (kingdom of mercia) : All Data

Burgred was the King of the Kingdom of Mercia during the period of 852-874. His reign was marked by significant conflicts, including the Viking invasions that plagued England during the 9th century. One of the most important wars that occurred during his tenure was the Battle of Repton in 873, where the Great Heathen Army, led by the Viking leaders Ivar the Boneless and Halfdan Ragnarsson, defeated Burgred's forces and took control of Mercia. This event marked a turning point in the Viking conquest of England and ultimately led to the downfall of Burgred's reign.

1. Lists and Timelines of Events that took place during the tenure of the Ruler

2. Maps Comparing Territorial Boundaries Before and After the Ruler´s Reign

3. Maps of Maximum Historical Extents

4. Monthly Summaries of Events

5. Time Series of Historical Population and Area

6. Time Series of Territorial Changes

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