1 March 991PeaceEthelred II the Unready
Signs a peace Treaty with Duke Richard I of Normandy. England & Normandy agree not to assist the others enemies. Ends hostilities caused by Normandys protection of Viking raiders
Historical records for England in 991, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Signs a peace Treaty with Duke Richard I of Normandy. England & Normandy agree not to assist the others enemies. Ends hostilities caused by Normandys protection of Viking raiders
Leads an army which is defeated by the Danes
Vikings are paid the 1st Danegeld after victory at Maldon
Vikings are paid the 1st Danegeld after victory at Maldon
After defeat at Maldon Ethelred makes a Treaty of peace & mutual assistance with Olaf
The first Danegeld, of 10,000, is paid to the Danes in return for their leaving England
The first Danegeld, of 10,000, is paid to the Danes in return for their leaving England
The first Danegeld, of 10,000, is paid to the Danes in return for their leaving England. King Sweyn I Forkbeard invades England
After defeat at Maldon Ethelred makes a Treaty of peace & mutual assistance with Olaf
Norse invasion force sack Ipswich
Ethelred signs a Treaty with Duke Richard I of Normandy, by which each agrees not to aid the others enemies
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