What happened to Guthrum?
Guthrum’s invading force is ultimately defeated by Alfred at the Battle of Ethandun (878). … Guthrum did eventually convert to Christianity with king Alfred as his godfather, and Guthrum/Aethelstan did rule a small state in the partitioned East Anglia. Was Guthrum a real person? Guthrum (Old English: Guðrum, c. 835 – c. 890) was King…