Battle of Brentford (Q3636352)

matcher place: London Borough of Hounslow (relation 51848), London (relation 65606)
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English Wikipedia categories: 1016 in England, Battles and military actions in London, Battles involving Denmark, Battles involving England, Battles involving the Vikings, Brentford, London, Cnut, Conflicts in 1016, Military history of Middlesex

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Summary from English Wikipedia (enwiki)

The Battle of Brentford was fought in 1016 between invading forces of the Kingdom of Denmark under Cnut and the defending forces of the Kingdom of England led by Edmund Ironside. The battle was fought as part of a campaign by Cnut to conquer England. The battle was a victory for the English, who nevertheless lost a large number of men.

Wikidata location: 51.4786, -0.3069 view on OSM or edit on OSM

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Battles and military actions in London	historic=battlefield
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Battles involving England	historic=battlefield
Battles involving the Vikings	historic=battlefield
Conflicts in 1016	historic=battlefield