Vikings in Hungary? The Theory of the Varangian-Rus’ Bodyguard of the First Hungarian Rulers
Csete Katona
The possible presence of Scandinavians in the Carpathian Basin during early Middle Ages is discussed relation to pertinent literary sources, toponyms, and linguistic archaeological evidence. On basis this evidence, historical thesis current Hungary, namely that bodyguard Grand Prince Géza King Saint Stephen I consisted Varangian-Rus’ mercenaries, challenged. Although settled Vikings medieval Hungary unattested, sources hint at some contacts involving commercial military co-operation between Hungarians from as ninth century.
Viking and Medieval Scandinavia