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From 991 onwards, Æthelred paid tribute, or Danegeld, to the Danish King.

In 1002, Æthelred ordered a massacre of Danish settlers.

In 1003, King Sweyn invaded England and in 1013, Æthelred fled to Normandy and was replaced by Sweyn, who was also king of Denmark.

However, Æthelred returned as king after Sweyn died in 1014.