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1012 in Denmark

Explore 2 historical events and records for Denmark in 1012.

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Historical records for Denmark in 1012

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1012

Danegeld

Sweyn I Forkbeard · England · Warfare / Viking Invasions

The English pay GBP 48000 in Danegeld while Archbishop Alphege is killed by Danish captors.

1012

Danegeld Settlement

Thorkell the Tall · London · Viking Commander · Warfare / Viking Invasions

Thorkell’s army received forty-eight thousand pounds before dispersing, and Thorkell entered English service.

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