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Was Leuven founded by Vikings? Between myth and legend

Was Leuven founded by Vikings? Between myth and legend

Although Leuven was accorded city rights first by the construction of a stone wall in the 12th century, it may owe its origin as a town to the fortified camp that the Vikings established there.

Friday, 19 July 2024
By  Mose Apelblat
Was Leuven founded by Vikings? Between myth and legend

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