Battle of York
Ivar's forces defeat the Northumbrian counterattack at York and destroy the armies of Aella and Osberht.
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867 in Denmark
Explore 11 historical events and records for Denmark in 867.
Historical records for Denmark in 867
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March
Death of Aella
Aella of Northumbria is killed after the Viking victory at York, ending organised Northumbrian resistance.
Death of Osberht
Osberht of Northumbria is killed during the failed Northumbrian attempt to retake York from the Danes.
Great Heathen Army
Ubba fights in the Viking victory at York, where the Northumbrian kings Aella and Osberht are defeated.
Other events (month unknown)
Capture of York
Helps capture York as a leader of the "Great Army". Establishes a Danish Viking Kingdom in York
Conquest of Northumbria
Ivar defeated the rival Northumbrian kings and established Scandinavian control around York.
Great Army
Helps capture York as a leader of the "Great Army"
Great Heathen Army
Halfdan consolidates Viking power in Northumbria after the defeat of the Northumbrian royal armies.
Invasion of Mercia
The Vikings invade Mercia but are driven back
Invasion of Mercia
Ivar and the Great Heathen Army move south into Mercia and seize Nottingham as a winter base.
Rule of Northumbria
Northumbria becomes a Viking client state, Egbert is installed as a puppet ruler
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