The 10th century in Denmark saw the emergence of the country into historical records and the conversion of the country to
Christianity. The 950s are when the first records of the state of Denmark (Tan-marker) appeared.[1]
942 –
William I, Duke of Normandy offers asylum to Harald, and restores him to his throne by force. William I is assassinated later that year.[4] However, the "Haigrold" described by the chronicler was possibly King
Harald Greycloak of Norway or different Viking.[5]
947 – The Norwegian
Eric Bloodaxe is elected King of
York. He is deposed when the English king
Eadred marches north, and flees to Denmark.[6]
949 –
Eric Bloodaxe returns from Denmark to England. He will be killed in battle in 952.[6]
The 10th century in Denmark saw the emergence of the country into historical records and the conversion of the country to
Christianity. The 950s are when the first records of the state of Denmark (Tan-marker) appeared.[1]
942 –
William I, Duke of Normandy offers asylum to Harald, and restores him to his throne by force. William I is assassinated later that year.[4] However, the "Haigrold" described by the chronicler was possibly King
Harald Greycloak of Norway or different Viking.[5]
947 – The Norwegian
Eric Bloodaxe is elected King of
York. He is deposed when the English king
Eadred marches north, and flees to Denmark.[6]
949 –
Eric Bloodaxe returns from Denmark to England. He will be killed in battle in 952.[6]