865DanelawHalfdan White Shirt
Danish raiders first begin to settle in England, led by brothers Halfdan and Ivar the Boneless, they winter in East Anglia, where they demand and receive tribute in exchange for a temporary peace
Historical records for Denmark in 865, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Danish raiders first begin to settle in England, led by brothers Halfdan and Ivar the Boneless, they winter in East Anglia, where they demand and receive tribute in exchange for a temporary peace
Ubba shared command as East Anglia supplied tribute and horses to obtain temporary peace.
Lands in England as a leader of the "Great Army"
Lands in England as a leader of the "Great Army"
Lands in England as a leader of the "Great Army"
Halfdan helps lead the Great Heathen Army as it establishes winter quarters in East Anglia and prepares for wider conquest.
Ivar brought the Great Heathen Army into East Anglia and secured horses and provisions from the local population.
Ivar the Boneless helps lead the Great Heathen Army after it lands in East Anglia and begins the conquest campaign.
The Great Heathen Army winters in East Anglia and receives tribute while preparing further campaigns in England.
Danish raiders first begin to settle in England, led by brothers Halfdan and Ivar the Boneless, they winter in East Anglia, where they demand and receive tribute in exchange for a temporary peace
Lands in England as a leader of the "Great Army"
The Danes move north and attack Northumbria, which is in the midst of a civil war between the deposed king Osberht and a usurper Ulla
Lands in England as a leader of the "Great Army"
Danish raiders under leaders including Ivar the Boneless and Halfdan arrive in East Anglia and establish a winter base.
Lands in England as a leader of the "Great Army"
The Danes use the civil turmoil in Northumbria as an opportunity to capture York, which they sack and burn
Ivar's army winters in East Anglia after receiving horses and tribute from King Edmund.
Halfdan wintered with the invading army in East Anglia before the campaign moved north.
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