Invasion of Wessex
Halfdan led part of the Great Army into Wessex and established a base at Reading.
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870 in Denmark
Explore 2 historical events and records for Denmark in 870.
Historical records for Denmark in 870
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Conquest of East Anglia
Ivar is associated with the Danish conquest of East Anglia and the defeat of King Edmund.
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