1 November 866Capture of YorkHalfdan White Shirt
Halfdan participated in the capture of York from the divided Northumbrian kingdom.
Historical records for Denmark in 866, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
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.
Ivar leads Danish forces north while Northumbria is weakened by rivalry between Aella and Osberht.
The Danes move north into Northumbria, exploiting conflict between Osberht and Aella.
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