Edmund led the defense of the city of London against the invading Knut Sveinsson (Canute), and was proclaimed king by the Londoners. Meanwhile, the Witan (Council) chose Canute as King. Edmund defeated the Danish forces at Oxford, Kent, but was routed by Canute's forces at Ashingdon, Essex. A peace agreement was made, with Edmund controlling Wessex and Canute controlling Mercia and Northumbria. Edmund, he died in November, 1016, transferring the Kingship of England to Canute.
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