Historical Events In 1016
Wednesday, 15 May 2024
Apr 23 In the year 1016 aethelbred II "the Unready", king of England (979-1016), dies
Oct 18 Danes defeat Saxons at Battle of Assandun (Ashingdon) on this day in history.
Nov 30 In the year 1016 edmund II, Ironsides, King of Saxons (1016), dies at 27
Nov 30 In the year 1016 england's Ethelred II dies at age 48 after a 38-year reign and is succeeded by his son Edmund Ironside, who is chosen king by Londoners, while Canute is chosen by the witan at Southampton