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History of Iceland

By Aslaug
  • 930 BCE

    Old commonwealth

    Old commonwealth
    The medieval Icelandic state had a unique judicial structure. The first settlers of Iceland were greatly influenced by their Norwegian roots when creating their own form of government.
  • 870 BCE

    Settlement

    Settlement
    When did peopel settle in Iceland
  • Jan 1, 999

    Christianity

    Christianity
    Iceland was Christianized in the year 1000 AD, when Christianity became the religion by law. In Icelandic, this event is known as the kristnitaka (literally, "the taking of Christianity").
  • Jan 1, 1220

    Sturlungar

    Sturlungar
    Sturlungar