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Siege of Paris

845
The siege of Paris of 845 was the culmination of a Viking invasion of West Francia. The Viking forces were led by a Norse chieftain named "Reginherus", or Ragnar, who tentatively has been identified with the legendary saga character Ragnar... Wikipedia
Date: March 28, 845 AD
Result: Viking victory • Viking plunder and occupation of Paris; departed for 7,000 livres (2.6 tonnes) of silver and gold
Location: Paris and Seine