Guthrum, the Viking King

Who was the Viking king Guthrum?

Guthrum was a Viking king, and leader of the Great Heathen Army. He was defeated by Alfred the Great at the Battle of Edington in 878.

What happened to Guthrum?

After the Battle of Edington, the Viking King Guthrum surrendered to King Alfred.

• ❖ Alfred insisted that Guthrum convert to Christianity. Guthrum remained king in East Anglia, and did not attack Wessex again.
• ❖ Although Viking attacks continued, Alfred was now able to fight back, starting the Saxon re-conquest of England.