Capture of East Anglia
Helps lead the 1st Viking army of occupation in England
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865 in England
Explore 9 historical events and records for England in 865.
Historical records for England in 865
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Capture of East Anglia
1st Viking army of occupation lands under the leadership Ivar "the Boneless"
Danelaw
Decides to establish a Danelaw around the Viking Kingdom of York
Death of Ethelbert
Death of Ethelbert, without a son
Invasion of East Anglia
The Danes settle in East Anglia
Invasion of England
1st Viking army of occupation lands under the leadership Ivar "the Boneless"
Succession
Succeeds as King of Wessex, Aethelberts brother
Succession
Succeeded by his eldest surviving brother Ethelred
Treaty of Danelaw
Decides to establish a Danelaw around the Viking Kingdom of York
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