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York was originally founded as a town named {{Wiki|Eboracum}} during the [[Roman Empire|Roman]] occupation of [[Great Britain]]. Between the 2nd and early 5th century, the [[Hidden Ones]] had a bureau based in the city.<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref> Following the depature of Roman legions, the city was settled by Saxon settlers, where it became known as Eoforwic.<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Database: Jorvik]]</ref> | York was originally founded as a town named {{Wiki|Eboracum}} during the [[Roman Empire|Roman]] occupation of [[Great Britain]]. Between the 2nd and early 5th century, the [[Hidden Ones]] had a bureau based in the city.<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref> Following the depature of Roman legions, the city was settled by Saxon settlers, where it became known as Eoforwic.<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Database: Jorvik]]</ref> | ||
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York, also known as Eoforwic during the Anglo-Saxon period, is a city located in North Yorkshire, England. The city served as the capital of the Kingdom of Northumbria during the early Middle Ages, until its conquest by the Vikings in 866. During this period, the city was renamed Jórvík.
History
York was originally founded as a town named Eboracum during the Roman occupation of Great Britain. Between the 2nd and early 5th century, the Hidden Ones had a bureau based in the city.[1] Following the depature of Roman legions, the city was settled by Saxon settlers, where it became known as Eoforwic.[2]
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