These people participated in the Battle of Clontarf against Brian Boru in 1014 as one of their last major actions in Ireland.
These people participated in the Battle of Clontarf against Brian Boru in 1014 as one of their last major actions in Ireland. This group took the monastery at Lindisfarne, and besieged Paris after the refusal of Louis the Fat to pay tribute. They defeated Ethelred the Unready at the Battle of Maldon in 991, and forced him to pay the Danegeld, but were defeated at the battle of Stamford Bridge by Harold Godwinson. This group included Ragnar Lodbrok, and settled Vinland beginning in the 11th century, reaching their peak of influence under Olaf II. For 10 points, name this group of North European raiders and explorers, known for their use of longships.
These people participated in the Battle of Clontarf against Brian Boru in 1014 as one of their last major actions in Ireland.
Vikings