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Siege of York
The Danes use the civil turmoil in Northumbria as an opportunity to capture York, which they sack and burn
Historical place archive
Browse historical events and people recorded at York in Denmark. The records below are rendered directly from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.
The Danes use the civil turmoil in Northumbria as an opportunity to capture York, which they sack and burn
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.
Ivar helps capture York while Northumbria is weakened by rivalry between Aella and Osberht.
Helps capture York as a leader of the "Great Army". Establishes a Danish Viking Kingdom in York
Ivar defeated the rival Northumbrian kings and established Scandinavian control around York.
Helps capture York as a leader of the "Great Army"
Ivar's forces defeat the Northumbrian counterattack at York and destroy the armies of Aella and Osberht.
Aella of Northumbria is killed after the Viking victory at York, ending organised Northumbrian resistance.
Osberht of Northumbria is killed during the failed Northumbrian attempt to retake York from the Danes.
Ubba fights in the Viking victory at York, where the Northumbrian kings Aella and Osberht are defeated.
York becomes a Viking town
Becomes King of York
Olaf Guthfrithson captures York and strengthens Norse power in Northumbria.
Olaf Guthfrithson establishes himself as King of York with little immediate resistance after Athelstan's death.
Death of Olaf Guthfrithson
Replaced as King of York by his cousin Sihtricsson who is a less formidable opponent
Edgar helps Sweyn capture York, assisted by a Danish fleet under Osbern
A Danish-backed force supporting Edgar Atheling and northern rebels captures York from the Normans.
The citizens of York put its castles defenders to the sword
William recaptures York from Asbjorn who is reluctant to meet him in battle
Provenance
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