Vikings

  • Mar 23, 1000

    1000 – Erik’s son Leif Erikson reaches Vinland (North America).

    1000 – Erik’s son Leif Erikson reaches Vinland (North America).
  • Mar 23, 1066

    1066 – Last big Viking attack on England, by Harold Haradrada of Norway. His army is defeated at the battle of Stamford Bridge. The Viking Age ends.

    1066 – Last big Viking attack on England, by Harold Haradrada of Norway. His army is defeated at the battle of Stamford Bridge. The Viking Age ends.
  • Aug 30, 1100

    1100s – Vikings from Sweden are the last Vikings to convert to Christianity.

    1100s – Vikings from Sweden are the last Vikings to convert to Christianity.
  • 810 – Vikings attack Friesland, northern Holland.

    810 – Vikings attack Friesland, northern Holland.
  • 865 – A great army of Vikings lands in England.

    865 – A great army of Vikings lands in England.
  • 787 – First reported Viking raids on English coast.

    787 – First reported Viking raids on English coast.
  • 793- Lindisfarne monastery, England attacked by Vikings.

    793- Lindisfarne monastery, England attacked by Vikings.
  • 850 – Vikings spend winter in England, first raids on France.

    850 – Vikings spend winter in England, first raids on France.
  • 878 – Vikings are defeated by King Alfred of England. England is divided between England and the Vikings.

    878 – Vikings are defeated by King Alfred of England. England is divided between England and the Vikings.
  • 900s – Viking traders visit Constantinople, which they call ‘Miklagaard’.

    900s – Viking traders visit Constantinople, which they call ‘Miklagaard’.