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What massacre did Æthelred order in 1002?

  • St. Paul's Day Massacre

  • St. Peter's Day Massacre

  • St. Brice's Day Massacre

  • St. Michael's Day Massacre

Answer

The St. Brice's Day Massacre was ordered by King Æthelred the Unready in 1002, in an attempt to wipe out the Danish population of England. The massacre resulted in the deaths of thousands of Danes, including many women and children, and is considered one of the most notorious events in English history.
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