Vikings’ Golden Age was the Early Medieval period. It was between the 8th century and 11th century that Norsemen established empires and affected the European civilization. They were courageous sailors and explorers but also fierce and merciless fighters. Their explorations reached lands that we today name France, England, Ukraine or Anatolia.
1. Rollo
He received the 'Walker' nickname because he was so tall and big that no horse could carry him, so he had to walk. Rollo conducted raids on France in the 9th century. He was the first ruler of Normandy, founder of Normande dynasty that later gave William the Conqueror.
(history.com)
2. Ivar the Boneless
Ivar the Boneless, along with his brothers, lead the army that invaded England at the middle of 9th century. Historians believe that the ruthless …show more content…
Olaf Tryggvason
He was the first Northern king to unite Norway. As king, he was also the first leader to demand his subjects to convert to Christianity and give up their traditional beliefs.
(imperor.net)
6. Leif Eriksson
This Viking claims the title of first European to have reached North America, 500 years before Columbus. However, Vikings’ settlement did not last in North America, probably because of the hostile reception there.
(surmise.doonks.com)
7. Cnut the Great
He is one of the most important world leaders of the early Middle Age. He was King of Denmark, Norway, England and partly Sweden and known for his wise ruling, based on trade and culture exchange, and not on pure, armed force.
(express.co.uk)
8. Eric Bloodaxe
He was one of the many sons that King of Norway had at that time. To become the only heir of the throne, he murdered his brothers and that brought him the ‘Bloodaxe’ nickname.
(writingisfun-damental.com)
9. Gunnar Hamundarson
Northern legends say that Gunnar was a brilliant swordsman with both his hands. Also, he would have never missed with a bow and could run and jump with his battle-gear on as no other.
1. Rollo
He received the 'Walker' nickname because he was so tall and big that no horse could carry him, so he had to walk. Rollo conducted raids on France in the 9th century. He was the first ruler of Normandy, founder of Normande dynasty that later gave William the Conqueror.
(history.com)
2. Ivar the Boneless
Ivar the Boneless, along with his brothers, lead the army that invaded England at the middle of 9th century. Historians believe that the ruthless …show more content…
Olaf Tryggvason
He was the first Northern king to unite Norway. As king, he was also the first leader to demand his subjects to convert to Christianity and give up their traditional beliefs.
(imperor.net)
6. Leif Eriksson
This Viking claims the title of first European to have reached North America, 500 years before Columbus. However, Vikings’ settlement did not last in North America, probably because of the hostile reception there.
(surmise.doonks.com)
7. Cnut the Great
He is one of the most important world leaders of the early Middle Age. He was King of Denmark, Norway, England and partly Sweden and known for his wise ruling, based on trade and culture exchange, and not on pure, armed force.
(express.co.uk)
8. Eric Bloodaxe
He was one of the many sons that King of Norway had at that time. To become the only heir of the throne, he murdered his brothers and that brought him the ‘Bloodaxe’ nickname.
(writingisfun-damental.com)
9. Gunnar Hamundarson
Northern legends say that Gunnar was a brilliant swordsman with both his hands. Also, he would have never missed with a bow and could run and jump with his battle-gear on as no other.