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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Haakon_the_GoodHaakon the Good - Wikipedia

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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. He was noted for his attempts to introduce Christianity into Norway.

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3. thevikingherald.com › article › who-was-haakon-theWho was Håkon the Good, Norway's Viking-era king?

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   May 16, 2023 · Who was Håkon the Good, Norway's Viking-era king? Jonathan Williamson. Published: 1 year ago. Updated: May 16, 2023 13:42. 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.

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   Haakon the good. Text: Marit Synnøve Vea. Hákon góði, Hákon Aðalsteinsfóstr (ca 918 – 960) King of Norway from about 935 – 960. Royal Manor at Avaldnes. Probably it was at Avaldsnes and Fitjar Haakon spent most of his time before he was sent to king Athelstan in England. (Foto Gunnar Strøm)

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   Who was Haakon Haraldsson?

   • 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. He was noted for his attempts to introduce Christianity into Norway.

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   How did Haakon live in peace?

   • Within the borders of his kingdom in Western Norway, Haakon could then live in peace, without needing soldiers to protect him against his own people. The military power he needed had to be raised to contend with an enemy from outside: the Danish king and the sons of Eric Bloodaxe.

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   Did Haakon the good win the Battle of Avaldsnes?

   • The two armies waged a bloody battle on a plain near the royal court at Avaldsnes, where burial mounds from the Bronze Age were located. Even though Eric Bloodaxe’s sons had the help of Danish warriors, Haakon the Good managed to win the day.

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   How did Haakon become a king?

   • The core area of Haakon’s territory was originally Harald Hairfair’s old kingdom in Western Norway. Employing the political skills he had learnt in England, Haakon succeeded in reestablishing the alliances that Harald Fairhair had made with the powerful earls of Møre and Lade who accepted him as high king.

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6. www.amazon.com › Haakon-Good-historical-fictionHaakon the Good (Vikings of Norway) Kindle Edition - amazon.com

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   Nov 1, 2023 · "Haakon the Good" is the latest installment in the thrilling 'Vikings of Norway' series, offering an enthralling blend of fast-paced action, epic battles, and vividly real characters within the brutal Viking world. Join Haakon on his epic odyssey and discover how a diplomatic and affable warrior fares in the savage Viking landscape.

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   Oct 27, 2023 · "Haakon the Good" is the latest installment in the thrilling 'Vikings of Norway' series, offering an enthralling blend of fast-paced action, epic battles, and vividly real characters within the brutal Viking world. Join Haakon on his epic odyssey and discover how a diplomatic and affable warrior fares in the savage Viking landscape.

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9. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Battle_of_FitjarBattle of Fitjar - Wikipedia

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   The Battle of Fitjar at Stord was the last battle in a war between the sons of Eric Bloodaxe and their uncle King Haakon the Good for power over Norway. It also formed part of a contest between Norway and Denmark to control the area of Oslofjord.

10. www.britannica.com › Haakon-I-AdalsteinsfostreHaakon I Adalsteinsfostre | Viking ruler, Norway’s first king

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    Haakon The Good. Norwegian: Håkon Den Gode. Born: c. 920. Died: c. 961,, Fitjar, Nor. Title / Office: king (946-961), Norway. Haakon I Adalsteinsfostre (born c. 920—died c. 961, Fitjar, Nor.) was a Norwegian king and one of the most eminent Scandinavian rulers of his time.