1007Danegeld PaymentEthelred II the Unready
Ethelred’s government paid thirty-six thousand pounds to a Viking army after extensive raids.
Historical records for England in 1007, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Ethelred’s government paid thirty-six thousand pounds to a Viking army after extensive raids.
The 3rd Danegeld payment is set at 36,000 pa. Pays the Danes 40,000 to gain 2 yrs free from the attacks of King Sweyn
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