Complete the sentence about Ísleifur Gissurarson with the correct year: After studying in Herford in Germany, he was made bishop of Iceland in ______ by Athelbjart, archbishop of Bremen.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. 1056
After studying in Herford in Germany, he was made bishop of Iceland in 1056 by Archbishop Adalbert.
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