10 September 1069Capture of YorkSweyn II
A Danish-backed force supporting Edgar Atheling and northern rebels captures York from the Normans.
Historical records for Denmark in 1069, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
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
Edgar helps Sweyn capture York, assisted by a Danish fleet under Osbern
Forms an alliance with Waltheof, former Earl of Northumbria, Edgar & the Scottish King
A Viking fleet led by Asbjorn, son of Danish King Swein, lands in the Humber
Sweyn II sends forces to support English rebels against William the Conqueror before accepting payment to withdraw.
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