Capture of East Anglia
The Vikings invade East Anglia
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869 in Denmark
Explore 6 historical events and records for Denmark in 869.
Historical records for Denmark in 869
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Conquest of East Anglia
Ivar participated in the campaign that destroyed the independent East Anglian monarchy.
Danelaw
Ivar the Boneless returns and demands tribute from King Edmund of East Anglia
Great Heathen Army
The Great Heathen Army returns to East Anglia and winters at Thetford before attacking King Edmund.
Invasion of England
The Vikings invade East Anglia & murder King Edmund
Return to East Anglia
Ivar and the Danish army return to East Anglia after consolidating their position in Northumbria and Mercia.
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