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Denmark in 875

Historical records for Denmark in 875, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.

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4Named people
3Places
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875Campaign in NorthumbriaHalfdan White Shirt

Northumbria · Warfare / Viking Invasions

Halfdan moved north to consolidate Scandinavian authority in Northumbria.

875Great ArmyAnund

Cambridge · Warfare / Viking Invasions

The Great Army divides, with Anund among the leaders operating with the southern force near Cambridge.

875Great ArmyGuthrum

Cambridge · Warfare / Viking Invasions

Guthrum becomes one of the principal leaders of the southern section of the Great Army.

875Great ArmyOscytel

Cambridge · Warfare / Viking Invasions

Oscytel is associated with the southern Viking army operating alongside Guthrum and Anund.

875Invasion of WessexAnund

Wessex · Warfare / Viking Invasions

Anund joins the southern Viking force that prepares renewed operations against Wessex.

875Invasion of WessexGuthrum

Wessex · Warfare / Viking Invasions

Guthrum leads Viking operations against Wessex after the Great Army divides.

875Invasion of WessexOscytel

Wessex · Warfare / Viking Invasions

Oscytel joins the southern Viking force threatening Wessex during the renewed campaign.

875Winter at CambridgeGuthrum

Cambridge · Warfare / Viking Invasions

Guthrum led the southern division of the army to winter at Cambridge.

Names involved

AnundGuthrumHalfdan White ShirtOscytel

Places involved

CambridgeNorthumbriaWessex

Provenance

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