Definition of Brestisson. Meaning of Brestisson. Synonyms of Brestisson

- Sigmundur Brestisson (961–1005) was a Faroese Viking chieftain, and was responsible for introducing Christianity to the Faroe Islands in 999. He is one...
- against the religion and rival chieftain Sigmundur Brestisson who was promulgating it. He and Brestisson are central figures in the Færeyinga saga, which...
- early 11th century after the introduction of Christianity by Sigmundur Brestisson. The Faroe Islands followed Norway's integration into the Kalmar Union...
- during the Viking Age. Sandvík is the place where Viking chief Sigmundur Brestisson was murdered after his long swim from Skúvoy in an attempt to flee from...
- around 1380, in which Heri Sigmundsson is the youngest son of Sigmundur Brestisson. Heri is a common name in the Faroes today, probably not surviving as...
- this period was the Christianization of the Faroe Islands by Sigmundur Brestisson in 999, which heralded the end of the Viking Age and at the same time...
- ‘Sigmundarsteinur’ (Stone of Sigmundur). It is said to be the gravestone of Sigmundur Brestisson (from 'Faereyingasaga'). He was a Viking chief who Christianised the Faroe...
- son of Sigmund the Elder. Together with Cesilia, he had the son Sigmund Brestisson (961-1005) who was the first to bring Christianity to the islands. Jointly...
- depicted as the antagonist, juxtaposed against the protagonist, Sigmundur Brestisson. Sigmundur pla**** a pivotal role in the Christianization of the Faroe...
- Spegling - Reflection. Sigmundur Brestisson - Hin seinasta ferðin, 2006. Monument in Sandvík in memory of Sigmundur Brestisson. Hans Pauli Olsen Artist's website...