Bataille

Battle of Fornelos

3 avr. 968 · 42.88° N, 8.55° W

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3 avr. 968
Type
Bataille
Coordonnées
42.88° N, 8.55° W
Description
viking plunder of Santiago in Spain in 968

Placé à : town its title names, Santiago de Compostela.

Sack of Santiago de Compostela

Viking plunder of Santiago in Spain in 968 CE

The sack (plundering) of Santiago de Compostela occurred in 968 AD, when a Viking fleet led by Gunrod entered and sacked the city of Santiago de Compostela in northern Hispania. The attack had been encouraged by duke Richard I of Normandy. Three years later Gunrod attempted to sack the city again; however, this time his fleet was met with a powerful army and the sacking was averted.

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