Olaf Guthfrithson Biography and Timeline

Succession

Succeeds as King of Denmark

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Succession

Olaf Guthfrithson succeeds his father Gofraid as King of Dublin and becomes a leading Uí Ímair ruler.

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Battle of Brananburgh

Edward the Elder defeats Constantine II, Guthfrthsson & the King of Strathclyde

Alliance with Scotland

Olaf Guthfrithson allies with Constantine II of Scotland before launching a major campaign against Athelstan.

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Battle of Brunanburh

Olaf Guthfrithson commands Viking forces with Constantine II but is defeated by Athelstan and Edmund.

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Return to Dublin

Olaf Guthfrithson returns to Ireland after the defeat at Brunanburh and resumes rule in Dublin.

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Capture of York

Becomes King of York

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Invasion of England

While English magnates elect a successor to Athelstan Olaf invades from the Irish sea

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Capture of York

Olaf Guthfrithson captures York and strengthens Norse power in Northumbria.

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Invasion of Northumbria

After Athelstan dies, Olaf Guthfrithson leaves Dublin and invades Northumbria to restore Norse rule.

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Rule of York

Olaf Guthfrithson establishes himself as King of York with little immediate resistance after Athelstan's death.

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Attack on Northampton

Olaf Guthfrithson advances into Mercia but is repulsed at Northampton during his campaign against Edmund.

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Attack on Tamworth

Olaf Guthfrithson attacks Tamworth during the struggle for control of the Midlands.

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Capture of Leicester

Olaf Guthfrithson takes Leicester during his campaign in the English Midlands.

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Capture of Tamworth

Olaf Guthfrithson storms Tamworth during the Mercian campaign, causing heavy losses on both sides.

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Danelaw

Olaf Guthfrithson reaches a settlement with Edmund near Leicester after gaining control in the Danelaw.

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Invasion of England

Olaf Guthfrithson expands Norse influence in the Midlands after Athelstan's death.

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Kingdom of York

Olaf Guthfrithson strengthens a Norse kingdom centred on York and the Humber region.

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Siege of Northampton

Olaf Guthfrithson is forced back at Northampton during his campaign against Edmund.

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Treaty of Leicester

Olaf Guthfrithson reaches a mediated settlement with Edmund at Leicester after the Mercian campaign.

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Death of Olaf Guthfrithson

Death of Olaf Guthfrithson

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Succession

Replaced as King of York by his cousin Sihtricsson who is a less formidable opponent

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Death of Olaf Guthfrithson

Olaf Guthfrithson dies while ruling York and Northumbria and is succeeded by Olaf Cuaran.

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