Ancient Aristocracy Overseas
- See also: Norse activity in the British Isles, Scandinavian Scotland, Scandinavian York, Early Scandinavian Dublin, Lord of the Isles, Lord of Galloway, Diocese of Sodor and Man, and Norse-Gaels
Primarily between the 800s and the 13th century, (vassal) kingdoms and earldoms were created overseas. Norwegian aristocracy was thus not limited to mainland Norway, but appeared in and ruled parts of the British Isles as well as Iceland and the Faroe Islands. Among the entities established or possessed by Norwegians, were the Kingdom of Dublin (839ā1171), the Kingdom of Mann and the Isles (836ā1164), the Earldom of Orkney (800sā1470), and the Mormaerdom of Caithness (900sā1476).
Some aristocratic families in the British Isles are of Norse origin, among others the Cotter family in Ireland.
Read more about this topic: Norwegian Nobility
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