Sacking of Bergen (1393) explained

Conflict:Sacking of Bergen (1393)
Partof:Sackings of Bergen (1393) and (1429)
Date:1393
Place:Bergen (Norse, Old: Bjørgvin)
Result:The Victual Brothers fleet raids, pillages, loots and burns Bergen.
Combatant1:The Victual Brothers
  • Victual Brothers fleet
Combatant2: Kingdom of Norway
Commander1:Unknown
Commander2:Unknown
Strength1:Large, strong ships, 900 men[1]
Strength2:Small garrison, small ships
Casualties1:Unknown, probably few
Casualties2:Unknown, probably many

The Sacking of Bergen in 1393 was one of two attacks on Bergen by the Victual Brothers, a former trading guild turned to piracy. The second attack was many years later, in 1429. The Victual Brothers raided the town, pillaged and looted goods and killed the garrison and possibly also civilians. After they had taken control they proceeded to burn down the town before leaving with their booty.

Notes and References

  1. Islandske Annaler indtil 1578. Published by Gustav Storm (Christiania: Norsk historisk kildeskriftfond 1888).