How did the vikings become christians?

Answer 1

The Scandinavian region was Christianized by a talented and aggressive group of missionaries over a period of 400 years, beginning in the 8th century. Archaeological studies show that the conversion process was slow and gradual, and that many local traditions were incorporated into early Scadinavian Christianity. This approach was aided by the lack of absolute central authority from Rome that characterized later Christian dogma when the Papacy became as much political force as religious institution. Also, some Scandinavian regions were Christianized by their rulers, as a political advantage in dealing with their neighboring Christian counterparts in Normandy, France and Germany.

Answer 2

From the research that i can find,

it was mostly because they were settling in the Frankish Kingdoms and British Isle and therefore they have increasing contact with Christianity.

They also wished to be more peaceful with the Christians, and an aspect why they wanted this was because Christians were not suppose to trade with pagans and the vikings needed to trade, meaning that it could be suggested that they were forced to change their religion because they needed the trade connections.

Also when the vikings started to settle they were further pressure from the Christian people they were settling along side.

On a political level, the Vikings agreed to become Christians when they signed the Treaty of Wedmore in 878.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

In the year 999.

Answer 5

894AD

Answer 6

597