Vikings

Viking History Events

  • May 25, 1000

    Greenland and Iceland are converted to Christianity by the Vikings

  • May 25, 1050

    Vikings found the city of Oslo in Norway which is established as a major trade center.

  • Vikings first raid in England. The monastery of St. Cuthbert at Lindisfarne is sacked.

  • Vikings raid Seville in Spain

  • Vikings, led by Ragnor, travel up the River Seine in France

  • The French King pays a ransom to prevent the sacking of Paris

  • Vikings attack Constaniople

  • Vikings found Novgorod in Russia

  • Vikings settle Iceland

  • Vikings raid the Mediterranean Cost

  • Vikings under Rollo are settled in Normandy

  • Erik the Red discovers Greenland

  • Vikings land in Canada