Peace
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
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991 in England
Explore 11 historical events and records for England in 991.
Historical records for England in 991
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Battle of Maldon
Leads an army which is defeated by the Danes
Battle of Maldon
Vikings are paid the 1st Danegeld after victory at Maldon
Danelaw
Vikings are paid the 1st Danegeld after victory at Maldon
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Battle of Maldon
After defeat at Maldon Ethelred makes a Treaty of peace & mutual assistance with Olaf
Danegeld
The first Danegeld, of 10,000, is paid to the Danes in return for their leaving England
Danelaw
The first Danegeld, of 10,000, is paid to the Danes in return for their leaving England
Invasion of England
The first Danegeld, of 10,000, is paid to the Danes in return for their leaving England. King Sweyn I Forkbeard invades England
Peace Treaty
After defeat at Maldon Ethelred makes a Treaty of peace & mutual assistance with Olaf
Siege of Ipswich
Norse invasion force sack Ipswich
Treaty Negotiations
Ethelred signs a Treaty with Duke Richard I of Normandy, by which each agrees not to aid the others enemies
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