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Which year did Ingolfur Arnson become the first permanent settler of Iceland?

874. According to the story Ingolfur Arnarson threw two carved pillars overboard as he got closer to land, vowing to settle where ever the pillars landed. He then sailed along the coast until he saw the pillars in the southwestern peninsula. He then settled with his family around 874 in Iceland. The place he settled was named Reykjavik.

When did Iceland convert to Christianity?

1000. The settlers of Iceland were predominantly pagans and worshiped, among others, Din, Thor and Fryja, but in the 10th century political pressure from Europe to convert to Christianity became increasingly strong. As civil war between religious groups became more and more likely Iceland appointed Porgeirr Ljosvetningagooi to decide the matter.

When did Iceland become under Danish rule?

1380. Iceland came under Danish rule when the Royal House of Norway died out. Iceland and Norway came to be ruled by the Danish Crown. Unlike with Norway, Denmark did not need Iceland's fish and homespun wool. This created a dramatic loss in Iceland's trade.

When did Iceland gain home rule?

1874. In 1874 Denmark granted Iceland autonomy. This constitution was revised in 1903. Iceland gained full independence from Denmark in 1944.

In 1104 the volcano Hekla erupted in Iceland.

t. Hekla is a stratovolcano, located in southern Iceland. Hekla is 1,488 meters high.

In which year did the bubonic plague spread to Iceland?

1402. The bubonic plague is an infection of the lymphatic system, in which it can affect your heart. It is usually resulting from the bite of a flea. The bacteria would rapidly spread to the lymph nodes and multiply. The bubonic plague wiped out a quarter of the Icelandic population.

When was the Althing founded?

930. The Althing was the national Parliament of Iceland. It was abolished in 1800. It was then again put in to power in 1844.

In 1550 Jon Aarson and his sons were beheaded.

t. Jon Aarson was born in 1484 and died in 1550. Jon Aarson was a bishop who did not want the people of Iceland to convert to Lutheranism family. Jon Aarson was the last Roman Catholic bishop in Iceland. Jon and his sons were beheaded in Skalholt.

In which year was Snorri Sturluson murdered?

1241. Snorri Sturluson was born in 1178 and he died in 1241. He was an Icelandic historian, poet and politician.

When did Iceland join the European Free Trade Association?

1970. The European Free Trade Association is a trade bloc that was founded on May 3, 1960. The Stockholm convention was where the European Free Trade Association was founded.