Succession
Succeeds as King of Denmark
Historical events in 940
15 historical records
Attack on Northampton
Olaf Guthfrithson advances into Mercia but is repulsed at Northampton during his campaign against Edmund.
Attack on Tamworth
Olaf Guthfrithson attacks Tamworth during the struggle for control of the Midlands.
Capture of Leicester
Olaf Guthfrithson takes Leicester during his campaign in the English Midlands.
Capture of Tamworth
Olaf Guthfrithson storms Tamworth during the Mercian campaign, causing heavy losses on both sides.
Danelaw
Olaf Guthfrithson reaches a settlement with Edmund near Leicester after gaining control in the Danelaw.
Invasion of England
Olaf Guthfrithson expands Norse influence in the Midlands after Athelstan's death.
Kingdom of York
Olaf Guthfrithson strengthens a Norse kingdom centred on York and the Humber region.
Siege of Northampton
Olaf Guthfrithson is forced back at Northampton during his campaign against Edmund.
Treaty of Leicester
Olaf Guthfrithson reaches a mediated settlement with Edmund at Leicester after the Mercian campaign.
Death of Cunobelinus
Death of Cunobelinus, the Kingdom is divided between his sons Guiderius and Arvigarus
Danelaw
The Earl of Orm, Overlord of the Danelaws "5 boroughs" declares for Olaf
Declaration of War
The Earl of Orm, Overlord of the Danelaws "5 boroughs" declares for Olaf
Peace
Forced to make peace with the Danes after Olafs Capture of York. Forced to accept a humiliating peace with the Danes
Treaty of Leicester
Edmund agreed a territorial settlement with Olaf after Scandinavian gains south of York.