Danelaw
The Earl of Orm, Overlord of the Danelaws "5 boroughs" declares for Olaf
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940 in England
Explore 5 historical events and records for England in 940.
Historical records for England in 940
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Death of Cunobelinus
Death of Cunobelinus, the Kingdom is divided between his sons Guiderius and Arvigarus
Declaration of War
The Earl of Orm, Overlord of the Danelaws "5 boroughs" declares for Olaf
Peace
Forced to make peace with the Danes after Olafs Capture of York. Forced to accept a humiliating peace with the Danes
Treaty of Leicester
Edmund agreed a territorial settlement with Olaf after Scandinavian gains south of York.
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