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Olaf II of Denmark (December 1370 – 3 August 1387) was King of Denmark as Olaf II (though occasionally referred to as Olaf III) from 1376 and King of Norway as Olav IV from 1380 until his death. Olaf was the son of Queen Margaret I of Denmark and King Haakon VI of Norway, and grandson of kings Magnus IV of Sweden and Valdemar IV of Denmark.
Apr 23, 2021 · Learn how Harald Bluetooth, the king with the bad tooth, introduced Christianity in Denmark around 960, possibly influenced by Frankish emperors and missionaries. Find out how his conversion affected his political and military power and his legacy.
May 1, 2024 · Olaf II Haraldsson, patron saint of Norway (Old Norse: Óláfr Haraldsson) (known during his lifetime as "the Big" (Óláfr Digre) and after his canonization as Saint Olaf or Olaus). In modern day Scandinavia he is known as Olav den Hellige ("Olaf the Holy") or Heilag-Olav ("Holy Olaf") as a result of his sainthood.
- Telemark
- Gvarv, Sauherad, Telemark, Norway
- circa 995
- Trondheim, Trondheim, Sør-Trøndelag, Norway
Mar 29, 2024 · Olaf II Haraldsson (born c. 995—died July 29, 1030, Stiklestad, Norway; feast day July 29) was the first effective king of all Norway and the country’s patron saint, who achieved a 12-year respite from Danish domination and extensively increased the acceptance of Christianity.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Mar 11, 2021 · As the coasts of Norway and Denmark were now hostile waters, Olaf reportedly traveled on land to Sweden, and then gained passage to the territory of the Rus. During this retreat, Olaf had to leave behind much of his possessions, including, apparently, his recently-built flagship, called the Bison.
Olav is the modern equivalent in Norwegian, formerly often spelt Olaf. His name in Icelandic is Ólafur [ˈouːlaːvʏr̥], in Faroese Ólavur, in Danish Olav, in Swedish Olof, and in Finnish Olavi. Olave was the traditional spelling in England, preserved in the name of medieval churches dedicated to him.
Feb 17, 2023 · An article on the medieval impostor who claimed to be King Olaf II of Denmark and Norway, who was executed in 1402. It explores the background, the sources, and the symbolism of the letters and the crown that were burned with him.
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