Æthelred's last defeat was at..
Edington
Ashdown
Meretun
Reading
Answer
The Battle of Meretun, marking Æthelred's final defeat, unfolded in 1016, sealing the fate of the Anglo-Saxon realm. This decisive encounter solidified Cnut the Great's grip on England, concluding the Viking conquest and ushering in a new era of Danish rule. The battle's impact echoed throughout history, shaping the political landscape of the British Isles for generations to come.
Æthelred I of Wessex: The Untold Chapter of English History
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