Scandinavia, <i>c.</i> 700–1066
Niels Lund
At the beginning of eighth century Scandinavia was politically amorphous. The first recorded attempt to evangelise in took place at when Willibrord extended his activity into Denmark. Another passed before Christianity permanent root Denmark and even longer Sweden. According Snorre successful unite Norway under a native king made by Harald Fairhair who is said have been son petty Vestfold. dynasty which Gorm belonged generally called Jellinge because its association with monuments there. Olav Haraldsson did not bring large forces back from England so much as substantial means. In Norway, Magnus up idea North Sea empire after Harthaknut's death secured power Denmark, Svein Estridson managed establish himself king.
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