Vikings

By paige.jasiewicz
  • 1100 BCE

    1100

  • 1066 BCE

    Battle of Hastings and the last true Viking attack on England.

  • 995 BCE

    King Olaf Tryggvason imposes Christianity on Norway.

  • 985 BCE

    Harald Bluetooth dies.

  • 930 BCE

    Althing is established in Iceland.

  • 900 BCE

    900

  • 850 BCE

    Vikings begin to build permanent settlements in raided lands.

  • 793 BCE

    Vikings loot monastery in Lindisfarne, England.

  • 787 BCE

    First recorded Viking raid in Wessex, England

  • 700 BCE

    The Viking Age

  • Period: 700 BCE to 800 BCE

    Eighth Century

    Advancements in shipbuilding allow Vikings to raid distant lands.
  • Dec 24, 1000

    Christianity is adopted in Iceland.