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Ricsig Biography and Timeline

Follow Ricsig through 3 dated historical records for England.

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Ricsig, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records

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872–872Years on this page

872 Succession

King · Northumbria · House / House of Northumbria

Succeeds as King of Northumbria

Role range: 0872-0876

872

Rebellion of Ricsig

King · Bernicia · Warfare / Military

Leads a succesful rebellon against Viking rule & expels their client King, Egbert

Role range: 0872-0876

872

Invasion of Northumbria

King · Northumbria · Warfare / Viking Invasions

The Vikings contain Ricsigs rebellion but he stays in power

Role range: 0872-0876

Records, sources and methodology

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