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The Varangian Guard was established in 988 AD — Byzantine Emperor Basil II requested 6,000 Norse warriors from Vladimir of Kiev as his personal bodyguard. They were trusted precisely because they had no local political loyalties. Harald Hardrada served among them, rose to command, and in 1042 participated in the blinding of deposed Emperor ...
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