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Kingdom of East Anglia
East Anglia was an Anglo-Saxon kingdom of the Angles, covering modern Norfolk and Suffolk, from the 6th century. The Danish Great Heathen Army killed King Edmund the Martyr in 869 and made it Danish land. Edward the Elder took it back and joined it to England in 918.
Key facts
| Dates | c. 550 CE – 918 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Europe & colonial empires |
| Continent | Europe |
| Religion(s) | Anglo-Saxon paganism, Christianity |
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Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.