Halfdan White Shirt1 November 866
Halfdan participated in the capture of York from the divided Northumbrian kingdom.
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Halfdan participated in the capture of York from the divided Northumbrian kingdom.
Ivar helped seize York, creating the principal Scandinavian political centre in northern England.
The Danes capture York and make it a major Viking stronghold in Northumbria.
Helps capture York as a leader of the "Great Army". Establishes a Danish Viking Kingdom in York
York becomes a Viking town
Olaf Guthfrithson captures York and strengthens Norse power in Northumbria.
A Danish-backed force supporting Edgar Atheling and northern rebels captures York from the Normans.
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