The St. Bryce's Day Massacre of 1002

In 1002, Ethelred ordered the Saint Brice's Day Massacre, targeting Danes in England. This was partly due to tensions between Anglo-Saxon settlers, Anglo-Danish settlers, and Danish mercenaries. The massacre, which included brutal killings in Oxford and Weymouth, was a response to betrayals by mercenaries. The death of Gunhild, possibly related to the Danish king, Sweyn Forkbeard, escalated tensions, leading to a prolonged conflict and eventual Danish rule over England. The events also strained Ethelred's marriage to Emma, whose mother was Danish.

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