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991 in History

Browse historical records dated to 991. Records are rendered from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.

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Historical Events in 991

991

Danelaw

Ethelred II the Unready · England · Maldon

Vikings are paid the 1st Danegeld after victory at Maldon

991

Peace

Ethelred II the Unready · England

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

Battles in 991

991

Battle of Maldon

Alderman Byrhtnoth · England · Maldon

Leads an army which is defeated by the Danes

991

Battle of Maldon

Ethelred II the Unready · England · Maldon

Vikings are paid the 1st Danegeld after victory at Maldon

991

Battle of Maldon

Olaf Tryggvason · Norway · 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

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