Capture of York
Ivarr & Halfdan capture York, revenge for the death of their father Ragnar Lodbrok
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866 in England
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Historical records for England in 866
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Capture of York
The Vikings capture York
Other events (month unknown)
Abdication
Becomes sole ruler of Nortumbria after the abdication of Osbert
Abdication
Deposed after capturing Lindesfarne from the Church
Great Army
The "Great Army" of the Danes lands in East Anglia
Invasion of England
The "Great Army" of the Danes lands in East Anglia
Invasion of Northumbria
Aelle kills Ragnar Lodbrok in battle
Succession
Succeeds as King of Wessex, brother of Ethelbert
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