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Leivur Øssursson

Faroese lord · Denmark · On the map · Lived 980 to 1047 · aged 67

Leivur Øssursson or Leif Øssursson was a chieftain in the Faroe Islands, before they were taken over by Norway in 1035. Leivur's reign marked the beginning of the end of the Viking age, and the end of independence in the Faeroes.

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A typical day, 30 days to 3 August 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.

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Country
Denmark
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 980 to 1047 · aged 67