Statements (43)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
military unit
|
| gptkbp:armament |
sword
shield axe |
| gptkbp:associatedWith |
gptkb:Rus'_people
Vikings |
| gptkbp:culturalImpact |
inspired literature
inspired art inspired folklore |
| gptkbp:descendant |
gptkb:Russian_Imperial_Guard
modern military units |
| gptkbp:dissolved |
14th century
|
| gptkbp:formed |
10th century
|
| gptkbp:historicalRecords |
depicted in art
mentioned in sagas chronicled_by_Byzantine_historians |
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
influence_on_Byzantine_military
cultural_exchange_between_Norse_and_Byzantine_cultures |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Varangian Guard
|
| gptkbp:knownFor |
combat skills
fierce loyalty Viking heritage |
| gptkbp:languageSpoken |
Old Norse
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
influenced military practices
part_of_Viking_history symbol_of_Norse_influence_in_Byzantium |
| gptkbp:notable_member |
gptkb:Rurik_dynasty
gptkb:Harald_Hardrada Ivar the Boneless |
| gptkbp:notableBattle |
gptkb:Battle_of_Kleidion
Battle of Manzikert Siege of Constantinople |
| gptkbp:operatesIn |
gptkb:Eastern_Europe
Mediterranean region |
| gptkbp:partOf |
gptkb:Byzantine_Empire
|
| gptkbp:recruitment |
gptkb:Norsemen
|
| gptkbp:reputation |
fearsome warriors
skilled mercenaries loyal_protectors |
| gptkbp:secondaryRole |
protection_of_the_Byzantine_Emperor
|
| gptkbp:servedIn |
elite bodyguard
|
| gptkbp:services |
disbanded in 1453
|
| gptkbp:uniform |
distinctive attire
|