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Sack of Iona
Date: 785 A.D.
Description:
Danish raiders sack the monastery on the island of Iona off the west coast of Scotland. Although it was one of the first of the Viking raids, the monastery buildings were quickly rebuilt by the monks.
Date: 785 A.D.
Description:
Danish raiders sack the monastery on the island of Iona off the west coast of Scotland. Although it was one of the first of the Viking raids, the monastery buildings were quickly rebuilt by the monks.
Date added: 12.18.04
Region: Western Europe, British Isles, Scotland, Scandinavia
Category: Military, Religion
Contributor(s): Alan Chanter
Region: Western Europe, British Isles, Scotland, Scandinavia
Category: Military, Religion
Contributor(s): Alan Chanter
Danes Raid Lindisfarne
Date: 793 A.D.
Description:
Danish raiders attack the monastery of Lindisfarne (Holy Island) forcing the monks to flee.
Date: 793 A.D.
Description:
Danish raiders attack the monastery of Lindisfarne (Holy Island) forcing the monks to flee.
Date added: 12.18.04
Region: Western Europe, British Isles, Scotland, Scandinavia
Category: Military, Religion
Contributor(s): Alan Chanter
Region: Western Europe, British Isles, Scotland, Scandinavia
Category: Military, Religion
Contributor(s): Alan Chanter
Colonizing of Iceland
Date: 870 A.D.
Description:
The foster brothers Ingolf and Hjorleif become the first Viking colonists of Iceland. Hjorleif was murdered by his Irish slaves, but Ingolf founded a successful settlement at Reykjavik.
Date: 870 A.D.
Description:
The foster brothers Ingolf and Hjorleif become the first Viking colonists of Iceland. Hjorleif was murdered by his Irish slaves, but Ingolf founded a successful settlement at Reykjavik.
Date added: 01.09.05
Region: Scandinavia, Iceland
Category: Politics, Society
Contributor(s): Alan Chanter
Region: Scandinavia, Iceland
Category: Politics, Society
Contributor(s): Alan Chanter
Battle of Stamford Bridge
Date: September 25th, 1066 A.D.
Description:
This battle was a victory for Harold II and England over Norway/the Danes, but it also weakened England's defenses for when the Normans invaded.
Date: September 25th, 1066 A.D.
Description:
This battle was a victory for Harold II and England over Norway/the Danes, but it also weakened England's defenses for when the Normans invaded.
Date added: 09.30.04
Region: Northern Europe, British Isles, England, Scandinavia
Category: Militaristic, Politics
Region: Northern Europe, British Isles, England, Scandinavia
Category: Militaristic, Politics