Christianization of Scandinavia (c. 900–1150)

1. Scandinavian rulers face growing Christian pressure

   Jan 1, 900Labels: Scandinavia, Norse religion

   • Britannica

2. Harald Bluetooth’s conversion reshapes Danish rule

   Jan 1, 960Labels: Harald Bluetooth, Denmark

   • Britannica
   • UCPH Timeline

3. Jelling Stone proclaims Denmark’s Christian shift

   Jan 1, 965Labels: Jelling Stone, Harald Bluetooth

   • NatMus Jelling
   • Britannica

4. Olaf Tryggvason begins forceful Norwegian mission

   Jan 1, 995Labels: Olaf Tryggvason, Norway

   • Britannica
   • Britannica

5. Iceland adopts Christianity through the Althing

   Jan 1, 1000Labels: Iceland, Althing

   • Britannica
   • Wiki Iceland

6. Battle of Svolder triggers backlash in Norway

   Sep 9, 1000Labels: Battle of, Olaf Tryggvason

   • Britannica
   • Wiki Svolder

7. Olof Skötkonung baptized, a lasting Swedish milestone

   Jan 1, 1008Labels: Olof Sk, Sweden

   • Wiki Olof
   • EBSCO

8. Olaf II consolidates Norway and promotes conversion

   Jan 1, 1015Labels: Olaf II, Norway

   • Britannica

9. Moster law code anchors Norwegian church structure

   Jan 1, 1024Labels: Moster law, Bishop Grimkell

   • Britannica
   • Wiki Scandinavia

10. Stiklestad death fuels cult of Saint Olaf

    Jul 29, 1030Labels: Battle of, Saint Olaf

    • Britannica
    • Wiki Stiklestad

11. Lund becomes Scandinavia’s first archbishopric

    Jan 1, 1104Labels: Archbishopric of, Scandinavia

    • Wiki Scandinavia
    • Wiki Asser

12. Norway’s Nidaros archbishopric confirms church maturity

    Dec 1, 1154Labels: Nidaros, Norway

    • POMS
    • Wiki Scandinavia