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868 in Denmark

Explore 2 historical events and records for Denmark in 868.

Historical records for Denmark in 868

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Great Heathen Army

Ivar the Boneless · Nottingham · Warfare / Viking Invasions

Ivar's army occupies Nottingham and forces Mercia and Wessex into negotiations rather than decisive battle.

Truce

Ivar the Boneless · Nottingham · Warfare / Viking Invasions

Mercia and Wessex fail to retake Nottingham, and a truce allows the Danes to withdraw back toward York.

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