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Haakon Haraldsson (c. 920–961), also Haakon the Good (Old Norse: Hákon góði, Norwegian: Håkon den gode) and Haakon Adalsteinfostre (Old Norse: Hákon Aðalsteinsfóstri, Norwegian: Håkon Adalsteinsfostre), was the king of Norway from 934 to 961.
May 16, 2023 · Whilst his reign may only have lasted just over two decades, Håkon the Good was seen as a nation-builder, a man of peace, and a supporter of the new Christian faith. Håkon, more than any other Viking-era king of Norway, deserves his moniker to be upgraded from "Good" to "Great." Source: The Viking Herald.
Jan 1, 2013 · Hákon the Good. Inspired by his upbringing at the English court, Hákon I – nicknamed ‘Athelstan’s foster-son’ – strove to make Norway more like his mentor’s realm, a well-organised Christian kingdom. His reforms were to have a lasting impact, explains Synnøve Veinan Hellerud.
Learn about Haakon the Good, the son of Harald Fairhair who became king of Norway in 935. Find out how he was fostered by the English king Athelstan, how he fought against the Danish sons of Eric Bloodaxe, and how he restored Harald's kingdom in Western Norway.
Apr 27, 2020 · Unlike other early Christian kings of Norway, Haakon the Good was a remarkably tolerant man—he reportedly did not lash out at this mass of farmers, but instead defused the situation by enjoying the food and drink at the feast with the revelers.
Haakon I Adalsteinsfostre was a Norwegian king and one of the most eminent Scandinavian rulers of his time. He fostered the growth of governmental institutions but failed in his attempt to Christianize the lesser Norwegian chieftains.
Haakon The Good And The Sons Of Gunhild. We have told how King Haakon succeeded his brother, Erik Blood-Axe, on the throne, and how, from his kindly and gentle nature, people called him Haakon the Good.
