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'''Iceland''' is an island on the Arctic Circle in the North Atlantic ocean. Although several [[Celtic church| |
'''Iceland''' is an island on the Arctic Circle in the North Atlantic ocean. Although several [[Celtic church|Celtic]] monks travelled to Iceland in the [[9th century]], the earliest permanent settlers were from [[Norway]]. |
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The early years of Icelandic settlement are recorded in many of the [[Icelandic sagas]]. In 930 Iceland established the |
The early years of Icelandic settlement are recorded in many of the [[Icelandic sagas]]. In 930 Iceland established the '''''Althing''''' -- the oldest [[parliament]] in the world. |
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Icelanders were originally worshippers of Odin, Thor and Loki, but were converted to [[Christianity]] during the [[10th century|10th]] and [[11th century|11th |
Icelanders were originally worshippers of Odin, Thor and Loki, but were converted to [[Christianity]] during the [[10th century|10th]] and [[11th century|11th centuries]]. |
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In 1262 Iceland became subject to the Norwegian crown, and then in the [[14th century]] came to be ruled by [[Denmark]]. |
In 1262 Iceland became subject to the Norwegian [[crown]], and then in the [[14th century]] came to be ruled by [[Denmark]]. |
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''See also:'' |
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* [[Icelandic]] |
* [[Icelandic]] language |
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* [[Snorri Sturlusson]] |
* [[Snorri Sturlusson]] |
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Latest revision as of 19:11, 18 August 2006
Iceland is an island on the Arctic Circle in the North Atlantic ocean. Although several Celtic monks travelled to Iceland in the 9th century, the earliest permanent settlers were from Norway.
The early years of Icelandic settlement are recorded in many of the Icelandic sagas. In 930 Iceland established the Althing -- the oldest parliament in the world.
Icelanders were originally worshippers of Odin, Thor and Loki, but were converted to Christianity during the 10th and 11th centuries.
In 1262 Iceland became subject to the Norwegian crown, and then in the 14th century came to be ruled by Denmark.
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See also:
- Icelandic language
- Snorri Sturlusson
