Peace
Signs a peace Treaty with Duke Richard I of Normandy. England & Normandy agree not to assist the others enemies. Ends hostilities caused by Normandys protection of Viking raiders
Historical events in 991
13 historical records
March 9911 historical events
August 9914 historical events
Battle of Maldon
Leads an army which is defeated by the Danes
Battle of Maldon
Vikings are paid the 1st Danegeld after victory at Maldon
Danelaw
Vikings are paid the 1st Danegeld after victory at Maldon
Battle of Maldon
The English agree to pay the 1st Danegeld. Ethelred makes a Treaty of peace & mutual assistance with Olaf. About 93 Viking ships raid south east England
Battle of Maldon
After defeat at Maldon Ethelred makes a Treaty of peace & mutual assistance with Olaf
Danegeld
The first Danegeld, of 10,000, is paid to the Danes in return for their leaving England
Danelaw
The first Danegeld, of 10,000, is paid to the Danes in return for their leaving England
Invasion of England
The first Danegeld, of 10,000, is paid to the Danes in return for their leaving England. King Sweyn I Forkbeard invades England
Peace Treaty
After defeat at Maldon Ethelred makes a Treaty of peace & mutual assistance with Olaf
Siege of Ipswich
Norse invasion force sack Ipswich
Treaty Negotiations
Ethelred signs a Treaty with Duke Richard I of Normandy, by which each agrees not to aid the others enemies
Succession
Ottos grandmother Adelaide rules as a coregent during Ottos minority, 991-994