Danelaw
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
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865 in Denmark
Explore 18 historical events and records for Denmark in 865.
Historical records for Denmark in 865
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East Anglian Tribute
Ubba shared command as East Anglia supplied tribute and horses to obtain temporary peace.
Great Army
Lands in England as a leader of the "Great Army"
Great Army
Lands in England as a leader of the "Great Army"
Great Army
Lands in England as a leader of the "Great Army"
Great Heathen Army
Halfdan helps lead the Great Heathen Army as it establishes winter quarters in East Anglia and prepares for wider conquest.
Great Heathen Army
Ivar brought the Great Heathen Army into East Anglia and secured horses and provisions from the local population.
Great Heathen Army
Ivar the Boneless helps lead the Great Heathen Army after it lands in East Anglia and begins the conquest campaign.
Great Heathen Army
The Great Heathen Army winters in East Anglia and receives tribute while preparing further campaigns in England.
Invasion of 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
Invasion of England
Lands in England as a leader of the "Great Army"
Invasion of England
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
Invasion of England
Lands in England as a leader of the "Great Army"
Invasion of England
Danish raiders under leaders including Ivar the Boneless and Halfdan arrive in East Anglia and establish a winter base.
Invasion of England
Lands in England as a leader of the "Great Army"
Siege of York
The Danes use the civil turmoil in Northumbria as an opportunity to capture York, which they sack and burn
Winter Camp
Ivar's army winters in East Anglia after receiving horses and tribute from King Edmund.
Winter in East Anglia
Halfdan wintered with the invading army in East Anglia before the campaign moved north.
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