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Olaf the Red

Olaf the Red (also called Anlaf) was the powerful Viking King of Scotland, which was said to be a third of the power of England. His father was Scotish and his mother was Danish. He invaded England in 937 AD where he defeated Earl Godreck and Earl Alfgeir and took control of Northumberland. King Olaf was killed and his troops defeated at the Battle of Brunanburh in Vin Moor by King Athelstan and his troops, led by the brothers Egil and Thorolf.

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	Olaf the Red (also called Anlaf) was the Viking King of ~~Scots~~. He invaded England in 937 AD where he defeated Earl Godreck and Earl Alfgeir and took control of Northumberland. King Olaf was killed and his troops defeated at the Battle of Brunanburh in Vin Moor by King Athelstan and his troops, led by the brothers [[Egil]] and Thorolf.		Olaf the Red (also called Anlaf) was the powerful Viking King of Scotland, which was said to be a third of the power of England. His father was Scotish and his mother was Danish. He invaded England in 937 AD where he defeated Earl Godreck and Earl Alfgeir and took control of Northumberland. King Olaf was killed and his troops defeated at the Battle of Brunanburh in Vin Moor by King Athelstan and his troops, led by the brothers [[Egil]] and Thorolf.