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This battle took place on or about 8 January 871 between King Alfred and a Danish army
The battle took place on the Berkshire Downs
The Saxons under Alfred were victorious, but then suffered a string of defeats
25 April, 1284
Birth of Prince Edward (Edward II) at Caernarfon Castle
He was later named 'Prince of Wales', a title conferred on heirs to the English throne since
This king led the English to triumph at Crecy in 1346
The king's son, Edward, The Black Prince, distinguished himself in the battle
He was married to Philippa of Hainault