Capture of Mercia
Takes control of the eastern half of Mercia
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876 in Denmark
Explore 10 historical events and records for Denmark in 876.
Historical records for Denmark in 876
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Capture of Northumbria
Settles Danes in Northumbria
Capture of York
York becomes a Viking town
Great Heathen Army
Guthrum seizes Wareham with the southern army and compels Alfred to negotiate terms and hostages.
Invasion of England
Guthrum's army advances into Wessex and seizes Wareham before negotiating with Alfred.
Invasion of Wessex
Guthrum pushes into Wessex and forces Alfred into negotiations after occupying Wareham.
Occupation of Wareham
Guthrum occupies Wareham and agrees to give hostages and swear oaths to Alfred.
Occupation of Wareham
Guthrum occupied Wareham and negotiated with Alfred before breaking the agreed peace.
Settlement of Northumbria
Halfdan divided Northumbrian land among his followers, encouraging permanent Scandinavian settlement.
Siege of Wareham
Alfred surrounds Guthrum's Danish army at Wareham and forces negotiations.
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