The Viking Invasions (795 AD – 1014 AD) (jan 1, 795 – jan 1, 1014)
Description:
Event: Vikings raided and settled, founding towns like Dublin.Description: Beginning in 795 AD, Viking longships raided monasteries and settlements. Over time, they established urban centers, including Dublin, and integrated into Irish society. The Battle of Clontarf in 1014 AD, where Brian Boru defeated Viking forces (though he died), marked a key moment.
Significance: The Vikings introduced trade routes and urban life, while Clontarf symbolized a shift toward Irish unification.
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Date:
jan 1, 795
jan 1, 1014
~ 219 years