939Capture of YorkOlaf Guthfrithson
Becomes King of York
Historical records for Denmark in 939, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Becomes King of York
Olaf Guthfrithson captures York and strengthens Norse power in Northumbria.
While English magnates elect a successor to Athelstan Olaf invades from the Irish sea
After Athelstan dies, Olaf Guthfrithson leaves Dublin and invades Northumbria to restore Norse rule.
Olaf Guthfrithson establishes himself as King of York with little immediate resistance after Athelstan's death.
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