Thorvald Konradsson the Far Traveller () was one of the first Christian missionaries in
Iceland
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and then in
Belarus
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in the late 10th century. He was native to Iceland but went abroad where he was baptized by one Bishop Friedrich, a German. He returned to the island in Bishop Friedrich's retinue in 981. They were especially active in proselytising among the inhabitants of the northern parts of Iceland. However, Thorvald killed two men in a battle and was expelled from the island in 986.
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Christianisation of Iceland
Iceland was Christianized in the year 1000 CE, when Christianity became the religion by law. In Icelandic, this event is known as the ''kristnitaka'' (literally, "the taking of Christianity").
The vast majority of the initial settlers of Icel ...
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Stefnir Thorgilsson
Stefnir Thorgilsson was one of the first Christian missionaries among the Icelanders at the end of the 10th century. He was born in Iceland. King Olaf Tryggvason, king of Norway (r. 997-1000) ordered him to return to his homeland in order to p ...
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Thangbrand
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Christian missionaries in Iceland
Icelandic missionaries