1262 ⟶ Icelandic Commonwealth Submits to Norwegian Rule

Iceland brought under Norwegian rule, with the Old Covenant.
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🏠 Norse Settlement of Iceland Begins

875: The first Norse settlers arrive on Iceland.⟶
Norse Settlement of Iceland Begins (850)
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🏡 Icelandic Settlement by Ingólfr Arnarson

Iceland settled by Ingolfur Arnarson from Norway.⟶
Icelandic Settlement by Ingólfr Arnarson (872)
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⚔️ Death of Sigurd I of Norway and the Start of Civil War

On March 26, Sigurd I of Norway dies. A golden era of 95 years comes to an end for Norway as civil wars between the members of Harald Fairhair's family line rage for the remainder of the century.⟶
Death of Sigurd I of Norway and the Start of Civil War (1130)
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📜 Norwegian Succession Law Enacted

The Norwegian Law of Succession takes effect.⟶
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🤝 Icelandic Commonwealth Submits to Norwegian Rule

Iceland brought under Norwegian rule, with the Old Covenant.⟶
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🇳🇴 Norway Dissolves Union with Sweden and Gains Independence

June 7: The Norwegian Parliament declares the union with Sweden dissolved, and Norway achieves full independence.⟶
Norway Dissolves Union with Sweden and Gains Independence (1905)
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