Vikings in Hungary? The Theory of the Varangian-Rus’ Bodyguard of the First Hungarian Rulers
Journal: Viking and Medieval Scandinavia
Year: 2017

The possible presence of Scandinavians in the Carpathian Basin during the early Middle Ages is discussed in relation to pertinent literary sources, toponyms, and linguistic and archaeological evidence. On the basis of this evidence, the historical thesis current in Hungary, namely that the bodyguard of Grand Prince Géza and King Saint Stephen I consisted of Varangian-Rus’ mercenaries, is challenged. Although the settled presence of Vikings in early medieval Hungary is unattested, the sources hin