Capture of York
Killed in battle trying to recapture York from the Vikings
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867 in England
Explore 17 historical events and records for England in 867.
Historical records for England in 867
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March
Death of Aelle
Death of Aelle, killed in battle trying to recapture York from the Vikings
Rule of Northumbria
Following the loss of York, Osberht and Aella form an alliance against the Danes, they launch a counterattack, but the Danes kill both Osberht and Aella and set up a puppet king on Northumbrian throne
Rule of Nortumbria
Following the loss of York, Osberht and Aella form an alliance against the Danes, they launch a counterattack, but the Danes kill both Osberht and Aella and set up a puppet king on Northumbrian throne
Siege of York
Killed in battle trying to recapture York from the Vikings. Following the loss of York, Osberht and Aella form an alliance against the Danes, they launch a counterattack, but the Danes kill both Osberht and Aella and set up a puppet king on Northumbrian throne
Siege of York
The Vikings defeat a Nortumbrian army, 2 Northumbrian King's are killed. Following the loss of York, Osberht and Aella form an alliance against the Danes, they launch a counterattack, but the Danes kill both Osberht and Aella and set up a puppet king on Northumbrian throne
Succession
Succeeds as King of Northumbria, a Viking puppet ruler
Other events (month unknown)
Battle of York
Aelle died alongside Osberht during the unsuccessful Northumbrian assault on York.
Battle of York
The chief city of Northumbria falls to the Viking "Great Army"
Battle of York
Osberht was killed while attempting to recover York from the Great Heathen Army.
Capture of York
Killed in battle trying to recapture York from the Vikings
Death of Osbert
Death of York, killed in battle trying to recapture York from the Vikings
Great Army
The chief city of Northumbria falls to the Viking "Great Army"
Invasion of Mercia
The Vikings invade Mercia but are driven back. In order to establish peace, King Burhred of Mercia cedes Nottingham to the Danes in exchange for leaving the rest of Mercia undisturbed
Rule of Nottingham
In order to establish peace, King Burhred of Mercia cedes Nottingham to the Danes in exchange for leaving the rest of Mercia undisturbed
Siege of York
Killed in battle trying to recapture York from the Vikings. Following the loss of York, Osberht and Aella form an alliance against the Danes, they launch a counterattack, but the Danes kill both Osberht and Aella and set up a puppet king on Northumbrian throne
Succession
The Vikings defeat the Northumbrian forces & kill 2 of their Kings
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