876Capture of MerciaHalfdan White Shirt
Takes control of the eastern half of Mercia
Historical records for Denmark in 876, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Takes control of the eastern half of Mercia
Settles Danes in Northumbria
York becomes a Viking town
Guthrum seizes Wareham with the southern army and compels Alfred to negotiate terms and hostages.
Guthrum's army advances into Wessex and seizes Wareham before negotiating with Alfred.
Guthrum pushes into Wessex and forces Alfred into negotiations after occupying Wareham.
Guthrum occupies Wareham and agrees to give hostages and swear oaths to Alfred.
Guthrum occupied Wareham and negotiated with Alfred before breaking the agreed peace.
Halfdan divided Northumbrian land among his followers, encouraging permanent Scandinavian settlement.
Alfred surrounds Guthrum's Danish army at Wareham and forces negotiations.
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