Definition of Dorestad. Meaning of Dorestad. Synonyms of Dorestad

- Dorestad (Dorestat, Duristat) was an early medieval emporium, located in the Provence of South holland (province) in the Netherlands, close to the modern-day...
- Viking, who ruled over parts of Friesland between 841 and 873, conquering Dorestad and Utrecht[citation needed] in 850. Rorik swore allegiance to Louis the...
- Wiśniowiecki. The name Rurik is a form of the Old Norse name Hrœrekr. Rorik of Dorestad was a member of one of two competing families reported by the Frankish...
- Herstal in the battle of Dorestad and compelled to cede Frisia Citerior (Nearer Frisia) to the Franks. The battle of Dorestad took place around 690 by...
- Redbad emerged with Traiectum (Utrecht) as its centre of power, while Dorestad was a flourishing trading place. Between 600 and around 719 the cities...
- previous inhabitants, with the prosperous trading North Sea trading center of Dorestad playing a vital role. The Franks eventually conquered the area, although...
- rightful 'king' of Brittany. A Danish Viking fleet raids the cities of Dorestad, Paris and Orléans. Others sail up the Oise River, ravaging Beauvais and...
- of Utrecht had competition from the nearby trading centre Dorestad. After the fall of Dorestad around 850, Utrecht became one of the most important cities...
- Battle of Dorestad: The Frisians under King Radbod are defeated by the Frankish mayor of the palace, Pippin of Herstal. The Rhine delta and Dorestad (modern...
- The Battle of Dorestad was a 7th-century battle between the Franks and the Frisians. The battle took place around 695 by the capital city of the Frisians...