Danelaw
Danish raiders first begin to settle in England, led by brothers Halfdan and Ivar the Boneless, they winter in East Anglia, where they demand and receive tribute in exchange for a temporary peace
Historical events in 865
27 historical records
Great Army
Lands in England as a leader of the "Great Army"
Invasion of England
Danish raiders first begin to settle in England, led by brothers Halfdan and Ivar the Boneless, they winter in East Anglia, where they demand and receive tribute in exchange for a temporary peace
Invasion of England
Lands in England as a leader of the "Great Army"
Invasion of England
The Danes move north and attack Northumbria, which is in the midst of a civil war between the deposed king Osberht and a usurper Ulla
Siege of York
The Danes use the civil turmoil in Northumbria as an opportunity to capture York, which they sack and burn
Great Army
Lands in England as a leader of the "Great Army"
Invasion of England
Lands in England as a leader of the "Great Army"
Great Army
Lands in England as a leader of the "Great Army"
Invasion of England
Lands in England as a leader of the "Great Army"
Winter in East Anglia
Halfdan wintered with the invading army in East Anglia before the campaign moved north.
Great Heathen Army
Ivar brought the Great Heathen Army into East Anglia and secured horses and provisions from the local population.
East Anglian Tribute
Ubba shared command as East Anglia supplied tribute and horses to obtain temporary peace.
Great Heathen Army
Halfdan helps lead the Great Heathen Army as it establishes winter quarters in East Anglia and prepares for wider conquest.
Great Heathen Army
Ivar the Boneless helps lead the Great Heathen Army after it lands in East Anglia and begins the conquest campaign.
Great Heathen Army
The Great Heathen Army winters in East Anglia and receives tribute while preparing further campaigns in England.
Invasion of England
Danish raiders under leaders including Ivar the Boneless and Halfdan arrive in East Anglia and establish a winter base.
Winter Camp
Ivar's army winters in East Anglia after receiving horses and tribute from King Edmund.
Succession
Succeeds as King of Wessex, Aethelberts brother
Death of Ethelbert
Death of Ethelbert, without a son
Succession
Succeeded by his eldest surviving brother Ethelred
Capture of East Anglia
Helps lead the 1st Viking army of occupation in England
Capture of East Anglia
1st Viking army of occupation lands under the leadership Ivar "the Boneless"
Danelaw
Decides to establish a Danelaw around the Viking Kingdom of York
Invasion of England
1st Viking army of occupation lands under the leadership Ivar "the Boneless"
Treaty of Danelaw
Decides to establish a Danelaw around the Viking Kingdom of York
Invasion of East Anglia
The Danes settle in East Anglia