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Bagsecg

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A Viking King and leader of the great army, which invaded British Isles. According to the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, Bagsecg and Hálfdan ere joint commanders of the Great Army that invaded the Kingdom of Wessex during the northern winter of 870.

The Great Army is recorded as setting up camp at Reading and fighting the forces of Æthelred, King of Wessex, in several engagements during 871. At one of these, the Battle of Ashdown, Bagsecg and five Viking earls were killed.

After Bagsecg's death, Healfdene seems to have become the sole leader of the Great Army. He was the principal leader when the Norsemen/Viking overwintered in Dark Medieval: Mortal: Lundenwic in 872. In addition.



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