Halfdan Ragnarsson

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Halfdan was one of the sons of Ragnar Lodbrok. It has been suggested that he is the same person as Ragnar's son Hvitserk^{[citation needed]}. 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 was expelled from York and died during a new Viking expedition in 877.

Preceded by none

King of Jórvík 875–883

Succeeded by Guthfrith

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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.

v • d • e Monarchs of Jórvík Halfdan I (876–877) • Guthfrith I (883–895) • Sigferth I (895–900) • Cnut I (900–902) • Æthelwold I (902) • Halfdan II and Eowils I (902–910) • Ragnall I (910–920) • Sigtrygg I (920–927) • Guthfrith II (927–934) • Olaf I (934–941) • Olaf II (941–943) • Ragnall II (943–944) • Eric I (947–948) • Olaf II (949–952) • Eric I (952–954) •