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Did Varg commit any arson?
In 1993, he was convicted of murder and arson, and subsequently served 15 years in prison.
When was Varg Vikernes' first case of arson?
On 6 June 1992, the Fantoft Stave Church, dating from the 12th century and considered architecturally significant, was burned to the ground by arson.
Why did Varg Vikernes burn the Fantoft Stave Church?
Vikernes, while not accepting responsibility for the arsons, said that they were not Satanic, but instead revenge for the Christian desecration of Viking graves and temples.
Were there other claims or comments made about the Varg Vikernes arson case?
Vikernes claimed that all the burnings, except for the one at Stavanger, were done by one person.
Did the Varg Vikernes arson case go to court?
Vikernes was found guilty of several of these cases
What happened to Varg Vikernes in the other arson cases he was not found guilty of?
He was also charged with the arson of Fantoft Stave Church, although the jurors found him not guilty
Was Varg Vikernes accused in any of the other 1992-1993 arson cases?
Vikernes was found guilty of the arson and attempted arson of Åsane Church and Storetveit Churchin Bergen, the arson of Skjold Church, and the arson of Holmenkollen Chapel.
was Varg Vikernes ever convicted?
Vikernes was found guilty of several of these cases

Question: How did he attempt to defend himself?
Self-contained rewrite: How did Varg Vikernes attempt to defend himself from arson accusations?