12th Century
| Year | Date | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 1104 | An eruption of the volcano Hekla destroys a settlement in Þjórsárdalur. | |
| 1106 | Jón Ögmundsson is made the second of bishop of Iceland, in Hólar. | |
| 1122 | A cloister is founded in Þingeyrar. Ari Þorgilsson writes Íslendingabók. | |
| 1197 | Jón Loftsson, the most powerful chieftain in Iceland, dies. |
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