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The city originated as a [[Gaels|Gaelic]] settlement by the name of ''Dubh Linn'', named for a black pool situated south of the site.<ref name="Black Pool">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – ''[[Wrath of the Druids]]'' – Notes: Black Pool</ref> In the mid 9th century, Dublin was occupied by [[Vikings]] from [[Scandinavia]] and eventually emerged into a {{Wiki|Kingdom of Dublin|kingdom}} in its own right, with a blend of Gaelic and [[Norsemen|Norse]] cultures. | The city originated as a [[Gaels|Gaelic]] settlement by the name of ''Dubh Linn'', named for a black pool situated south of the site.<ref name="Black Pool">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – ''[[Wrath of the Druids]]'' – Notes: Black Pool</ref> In the mid 9th century, Dublin was occupied by [[Vikings]] from [[Scandinavia]] and eventually emerged into a {{Wiki|Kingdom of Dublin|kingdom}} in its own right, with a blend of Gaelic and [[Norsemen|Norse]] cultures.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|Dublin}}</ref> | ||
In 873, Dublin was greatly damaged as a result of a siege by the Irish kingdoms which also resulted in the death of the king [[Ímair]]. His son [[Bárid mac Ímair|Bárid]] ascended the throne and spent the next few years rebuilding the city, while turning it into a prosperous trading hub.<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – ''[[Wrath of the Druids]]'' – [[Database: Bárid mac Ímair]]</ref> | In 873, Dublin was greatly damaged as a result of a siege by the Irish kingdoms which also resulted in the death of the king [[Ímair]]. His son [[Bárid mac Ímair|Bárid]] ascended the throne and spent the next few years rebuilding the city, while turning it into a prosperous trading hub.<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – ''[[Wrath of the Druids]]'' – [[Database: Bárid mac Ímair]]</ref> | ||
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Dublin is the capital and largest city of Ireland.
History
Origins
The city originated as a Gaelic settlement by the name of Dubh Linn, named for a black pool situated south of the site.[1] In the mid 9th century, Dublin was occupied by Vikings from Scandinavia and eventually emerged into a kingdom in its own right, with a blend of Gaelic and Norse cultures.[2]
In 873, Dublin was greatly damaged as a result of a siege by the Irish kingdoms which also resulted in the death of the king Ímair. His son Bárid ascended the throne and spent the next few years rebuilding the city, while turning it into a prosperous trading hub.[3]
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References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Wrath of the Druids – Notes: Black Pool
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Dublin on Wikipedia
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Wrath of the Druids – Database: Bárid mac Ímair