Baptism of King Guthrum. Guthrum (died c. 890), christened Æthelstan, was King of the Danish Vikings in the Danelaw. He is mainl

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Baptism of King Guthrum. Guthrum (died c. 890), christened Æthelstan, was King of the Danish Vikings in the Danelaw. He is mainly known for his conflict with Alfred the Great. As part of a peace treaty with Alfred he converted to Christanity. A Chronicle of England. James Doyle

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