Ivar the Boneless866
Ivar leads Danish forces north while Northumbria is weakened by rivalry between Aella and Osberht.
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Ivar leads Danish forces north while Northumbria is weakened by rivalry between Aella and Osberht.
The Danes move north into Northumbria, exploiting conflict between Osberht and Aella.
After Athelstan dies, Olaf Guthfrithson leaves Dublin and invades Northumbria to restore Norse rule.
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