| 1. | In 980, Vladimir returned with the Varangian Ros'River.
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| 2. | He was a relative of Rurik, a Varangian pagan chieftain.
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| 3. | Apart from Gnyozdovo and Gotland were major centres for Varangian trade.
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| 4. | Norse sagas refer to the participation of the future Varangian Guard.
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| 5. | Scandinavian bodyguards of the Byzantine emperors were known as the Varangian Guard.
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| 6. | Many of the last catepans were sent from Constantinople with Varangian units.
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| 7. | The most famous of all Byzantine regiments was the legendary Varangian Guard.
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| 8. | The Ragnvaldr who was the commander of the Varangian Guard in Constantinople.
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| 9. | They were Varangian princes, probably of Swedish origin, but not Rurikids.
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| 10. | The Varangian Guard were the elite of the infantry.
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