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Timeline of Iceland
25 dated events spanning the recorded history of Iceland.
Chronology
25 events spanning the history of Iceland. BCE/CE dating.
874
The Scandinavian Vikings established settlements in Iceland
The Scandinavian Vikings established settlements in Iceland.
930
The Althing established
An annual parliament,the Althing, established, to make laws and solve disputes.
986
Erik the Red established his 1st settlement on Greenland.
Erik the Red takes settlers from Iceland and established his 1st settlement on Greenland.
1000
Iceland adopts Christianity.
Iceland adopts Christianity.
1262
Icelanders recognize the King of Norway as their monarch.
After a long and bloody conflict between the various families and clans, Icelanders recognize the King of Norway as their monarch.
1380
Norway and Iceland come under Denmark’s control.
Norway and Iceland come under Denmark’s control.
1402 – 1404
The Black Death plague devastates Iceland.
The Black Death plague devastates Iceland.
1783 – 1786
Volcanic eruptions
Volcanic eruptions in occur ruining the land which led to the starvation of animals and approx 25% of the Icelandic people.
1800
The Althing was abolished by the Danish king.
The Althing was abolished by the Danish king.
1814
Norway enters union with Sweden; Iceland remains under Danish rule.
Norway enters union with Sweden; Iceland remains under Danish rule.