In May 878 he led a force that defeated the Danes at Edington, the victory was so complete that the Danish leader, Guthrum, was forced to accept Christian baptism and withdraw from Mercia.
The Danish leader was forced to accept Christian baptism and withdraw from Mercia. In May 878 he led a force, the victory was so complete this. This force defeated the Danes at Edington. Guthrum was the Danish leader.