Capture of Mercia
Mercia comes under attack & Ivar sets up an HQ in Repton, the heart of Mercia
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873 in Denmark
Explore 5 historical events and records for Denmark in 873.
Historical records for Denmark in 873
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Great Heathen Army
Halfdan's army winters at Repton after campaigning in Mercia and strengthens Viking control in the Midlands.
HQ
Mercia comes under attack & Ivar sets up an HQ in Repton, the heart of Mercia
Succession
Succeeds as King of Mercia
Winter at Torksey
Halfdan moved the army to Torksey and obtained peace from the Mercians.
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