November 866Capture of YorkAelle
Ivarr & Halfdan capture York, revenge for the death of their father Ragnar Lodbrok
Historical records for England in 866, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Ivarr & Halfdan capture York, revenge for the death of their father Ragnar Lodbrok
The Vikings capture York
Becomes sole ruler of Nortumbria after the abdication of Osbert
Deposed after capturing Lindesfarne from the Church
The "Great Army" of the Danes lands in East Anglia
The "Great Army" of the Danes lands in East Anglia
Aelle kills Ragnar Lodbrok in battle
Succeeds as King of Wessex, brother of Ethelbert
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