Halfdan Ragnarsson

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Halfdan was one of the sons of Ragnar Lodbrok. He pillaged with his brothers in England in 855, and later became a leader of the Great Heathen Army. He was the ruler of London 871-872 where he had coins made.

In 875, he conquered Northumberland where he became king. He was widely unpopular due to his alleged cruelty. He fell during a new Viking expedition in 877.

Preceded by none

King of Jórvík 875–883

Succeeded by Guthfrith I

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This article contains content from the Owl Edition of Nordisk familjebok, a Swedish encyclopedia published between 1904-1926 now in Public Domain.