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| coin of Olaf Guthfrithsson - A raven with outstrecthed wings |
Olaf Guthfrithsson conquered York and controlled it until 943.
Denmark
Battles in Denmark between various factions for the control of Hedeby.
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| Hedeby Coins with ship motif from the 9th century |
Brittany, Battle of Trans-la-Fôret
The battle happened on August 1, 939 between the Viking last forces and the Bretons, led by the combined armies of Alan II, Count Hugh II of Maine, and Judicael Berengar.
The Bretons were victorious; the victory at Trans-la-Forêt freed Brittany of Viking occupation, and led to the establishment of the Duchy of Brittany under Alan II, the Duke of Brittany. After 3 years fighting the Scandinavian vikings were finally repelled and driven out of Brittany. There were however occasional Viking raids several years after the last vikings were thrown out.
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