Halfdan Ragnarsson Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Halfdan Ragnarsson, based on 3 World History Database records associated with Denmark.

3 records865–8731 events3 places

Chronological biography

865

Great Heathen Army865

Warfare / Viking Invasions · King · East Anglia

Halfdan helps lead the Great Heathen Army as it establishes winter quarters in East Anglia and prepares for wider conquest.

867

Great Heathen Army867

Warfare / Viking Invasions · King · Northumbria

Halfdan consolidates Viking power in Northumbria after the defeat of the Northumbrian royal armies.

873

Great Heathen Army873

Warfare / Viking Invasions · King · Repton

Halfdan's army winters at Repton after campaigning in Mercia and strengthens Viking control in the Midlands.

Titles and roles

King

Record provenance

This biography is assembled from World History Database records filtered by country and personal-name fields. Exact duplicate display records are removed. The database is an index rather than a complete narrative biography; formal research should verify entries against relevant primary or specialist sources.