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Jun 11, 2024 · Olaf Haraldsson, who became King Olaf II of Norway, is celebrated in the Church on July 29. A leading figure in the history of Norway, he is remembered as a monarch who tried to unify the country and who contributed to bringing the Catholic faith to the northern land.
4 days ago · When the Norwegian king Olaf Haraldsson and Anund Jakob took advantage of Cnut's commitment to England and began to launch attacks against Denmark, Ulf gave the Danish freemen cause to accept Harthacnut, still a child, as king. This ruse resulted in Ulf ruling the kingdom as regent.
2 days ago · Through their shared mother, he was the younger half-brother of Olaf Haraldsson, later king Olaf II of Norway. He fought at the Battle of Stiklestad in 1030 where Olaf II lost his life, and Harald fled Norway.
6 days ago · In 1230, Óláfr was forced from his kingdom to Norway by Alan and members of Clann Somhairle. In response to this latest bout of warfare in the Isles, Hákon Hákonarson, King of Norway decided to send a royal fleet into the Isles, under the command of Óspakr, an apparent member of Clann Somhairle.
Jul 1, 2024 · Norway - Christianization, Vikings, Fjords: The Viking chiefs established relations with Christian monarchies and the church, especially in Normandy and England. Thus Olaf I Tryggvason, a descendant of Harald Fairhair, led a Viking expedition to England in 991.
Jun 10, 2024 · Tradisjon og saga om Olav den Hellige. by. Schreiner, Johan, 1903-1967. Publication date. 1926. Usage. Public Domain Mark 1.0. Topics. history, literature, Norway, Middle Ages, Olaf II of Norway, Olaf II Haraldsson, Olav Haraldsson, Saint Olaf, Olaf the Holy, Kings of Norway.
6 days ago · Denmark - Margaret I, Kalmar Union: Valdemar’s heirs brought the kingdom to its medieval apogee. His youngest and only surviving child, Margaret I (Margrethe I), had married a prince of Sweden, Haakon VI Magnusson, then king of Norway. Their son Olaf (Oluf) was chosen as king of Denmark in 1376.
