Historical events in 866

20 historical records

November 8666 historical events

866, November 1st · Denmark · York · Warfare · Viking Invasions · Halfdan White Shirt

Capture of York

Halfdan participated in the capture of York from the divided Northumbrian kingdom.

866, November 1st · Denmark · York · Warfare · Viking Invasions · Ivar the Boneless

Capture of York

Ivar helped seize York, creating the principal Scandinavian political centre in northern England.

866, November 1st · Denmark · York · Warfare · Viking Invasions · Ivar the Boneless

Capture of York

The Danes capture York and make it a major Viking stronghold in Northumbria.

866, November 1st · Denmark · York · Warfare · Viking Invasions · Ivar the Boneless

Great Heathen Army

Ivar helps capture York while Northumbria is weakened by rivalry between Aella and Osberht.

866, November · England · York · Warfare · Viking Invasions · Ivar the Boneless

Capture of York

The Vikings capture York

866, November · England · York · Warfare · Viking Invasions · Aelle

Capture of York

Ivarr & Halfdan capture York, revenge for the death of their father Ragnar Lodbrok

866 · Bulgaria · Sofia · House · House of Krum · Boris I

Conversion

Forced by Emperor Michael III to convert himself & his subjects to Christianity

866 · Denmark · Northumbria · Warfare · Viking Invasions · Ivar the Boneless

Invasion of Northumbria

Ivar leads Danish forces north while Northumbria is weakened by rivalry between Aella and Osberht.

866 · Denmark · Northumbria · Warfare · Viking Invasions · Ivar the Boneless

Invasion of Northumbria

The Danes move north into Northumbria, exploiting conflict between Osberht and Aella.

866 · England · Northumbria · House · House of Northumbria · Aelle

Abdication

Becomes sole ruler of Nortumbria after the abdication of Osbert

866 · England · Lindesfarne · House · House of Northumbria · Osbert

Abdication

Deposed after capturing Lindesfarne from the Church

866 · England · Wessex · House · House of Wessex · Ethelred I

Succession

Succeeds as King of Wessex, brother of Ethelbert

866 · England · Northumbria · Warfare · Viking Invasions · Aelle

Invasion of Northumbria

Aelle kills Ragnar Lodbrok in battle

866 · England · London · Warfare · Viking Invasions · Aethelred I

Great Army

The "Great Army" of the Danes lands in East Anglia

866 · England · London · Warfare · Viking Invasions · Aethelred I

Invasion of England

The "Great Army" of the Danes lands in East Anglia

866 · Roman Empire · House · House of Amorian · Michael III the Drunkard

Invasion of Bulgaria

Forces Boris I & his subjects to convert to Christianity

866 · Roman Empire · House · House of Macedonian · Basil I the Macedonian

Succession

Succeeds as Emperor of Rome, joint ruler with Michael III, 866-867

866 · Scotland · Forteviot · Warfare · Viking Invasions · Constantine I

Invasion of Scotland

The Vikings reach as far as Forteviot & take hostages

866 · Scotland · Forteviot · Warfare · Viking Invasions · Constantine I

Siege of Forteviot

The Vikings reach as far as Forteviot & take hostages

866 · Spain · Asturias · House · House of Leon & Castille · Alfonso III the Great

Succession

Succeeds as King of Asturias