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Jan 1, 1066
The end of the Viking Age
In 1066, England was back under the control of the Anglo-Saxons. King Harald Hardrada attempted to invade northern England but was killed by England's King Harold Godwinson. Three weeks later, the English king himself was killed in battle by William, who later became known as William the Conqueror. The death of King Harald Hardrada stated the loss of power that the Vikings had held over western Europe for almost three centuries. Harald's death is considered the end of the viking age -
Jan 1, 1092
Erik the Red and his Son found North America
The Vikings reached North America 500 years befor columbus They later abandoed there colony. But some ruins still stand in newfoundland -
Viking leader Erik the Red discovers Greenland.
Erik the Red was salling west from the Snaefellsnes Peninsula of iceland and came on the border of greenland he became the first eroupen on greenland later in 986 he lad a groupe of colonists to greenland. -
Settling and trading
While the Swedish Vikings begun trading in 750, it was around 860 that Viking trade really began to grow. The Vikings began to turn their attention to setting up bases in diffrent areas to spend the winter. -
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Viking Raids
A viking raid nearly always came as a total surprise. The vikings were expert navigators and knew the coasts of Europe. They decided on a target and planned the attack in advance. Having the fastest ships at that time. out of nowhere they came and attacked the towns and city´s
