Historical events in 1007

3 historical records

1007 · England · England · Warfare · Viking Invasions · Ethelred II the Unready

Danegeld Payment

Ethelred’s government paid thirty-six thousand pounds to a Viking army after extensive raids.

1007 · England · Warfare · Viking Invasions · Ethelred II the Unready

Danelaw

The 3rd Danegeld payment is set at 36,000 pa. Pays the Danes 40,000 to gain 2 yrs free from the attacks of King Sweyn

1007 · Germany · Bamberg · House · House of Saxony · Henry II

Bishop

Establishes the Bishopric of Bamberg