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Invasion of Mercia
The Vikings invade Mercia but are driven back
Historical place archive
Browse historical events and people recorded at Mercia in Denmark. The records below are rendered directly from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.
The Vikings invade Mercia but are driven back
Mercia comes under attack & Ivar sets up an HQ in Repton, the heart of Mercia
Succeeds as King of Mercia
The Danish army drives Burgred of Mercia into exile and imposes control over much of the kingdom.
The Danes divide Mercia and install Ceolwulf as a client ruler in the remaining Mercian kingdom.
Takes control of the eastern half of Mercia
Danish control in Mercia supports Guthrum's wider campaign against the remaining English resistance.
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