The Danes conquer Northumbria

Historical Context Note

Rebecca Thomas (University of Cambridge)

Ed. by Richard William Dance, University of Cambridge
The Literary Encyclopedia. Volume 1.2.1.01: English Writing and Culture: Old English, 500-1066.
Vol. editors: Richard William Dance (University of Cambridge), Hugh Magennis (Queen's University Belfast)

Domains

Colonialism and colonisation

Dates

Date of occurrence 867

Places

England (Location)
Denmark (Involved)

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According to the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, the vikings moved from East Anglia to Northumbria in 867, where they took advantage of civil strife between rival kings Osbert and Ælle. Whilst the Northumbrians did eventually unite to defend themselves, the vikings seized York, and secured their submission.

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Citation: Thomas, Rebecca. "The Danes conquer Northumbria". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 29 February 2016 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=1934, accessed 18 April 2024.]

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