Battle of Andernach
Charles II the Bald is defeated by Louis II in his attempt to capture Germany
Historical events in 876
22 historical records
Capture of Mercia
Takes control of the eastern half of Mercia
Capture of Northumbria
Settles Danes in Northumbria
Capture of York
York becomes a Viking town
Great Heathen Army
Guthrum seizes Wareham with the southern army and compels Alfred to negotiate terms and hostages.
Invasion of England
Guthrum's army advances into Wessex and seizes Wareham before negotiating with Alfred.
Invasion of Wessex
Guthrum pushes into Wessex and forces Alfred into negotiations after occupying Wareham.
Occupation of Wareham
Guthrum occupies Wareham and agrees to give hostages and swear oaths to Alfred.
Siege of Wareham
Alfred surrounds Guthrum's Danish army at Wareham and forces negotiations.
Settlement of Northumbria
Halfdan divided Northumbrian land among his followers, encouraging permanent Scandinavian settlement.
Occupation of Wareham
Guthrum occupied Wareham and negotiated with Alfred before breaking the agreed peace.
Succession
Succeeds as King of Northumbria
Oath Breaking
The Vikings break oaths sworn to Alfred and continue their campaign against Wessex.
Siege of Wareham
Alfred surrounds the Danish army at Wareham and forces it to give hostages and swear oaths of peace.
Rule of Swabia
Succeeds as King of Swabia, 876-887
Succession
Succeeds as King of Swabia, 876-887
Invasion of Germany
Launches a failed attempt to seize the lands of Louis the German
Battle of Andernach
Charles II the Bald is defeated by Louis II in his attempt to capture Germany
Assassination of Constantine I
The Danes ravage Pictland & kill Constantine I
Burial
Constantine I is buried in Iona
Death of Constantine I
Death of Constantine I, killed by the Vikings
Battle of Crail
Constantine I is defeated & killed by a Viking Army led by Halfdan