This process, which began with the settlement of migrants of Norwegian origin on the island, spread across the island in the following decades. The settlement of Iceland is regarded as an important part of the Viking expansion in the North Atlantic.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Norse Settlement of Iceland?
- The permanent settlement of Iceland is, according to traditional accounts, considered to have begun in the second half of the 9th century, around the year 874, with Scandinavian (Norse) settlers.
- When did Norse Settlement of Iceland happen?
- 874 CE