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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.
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.
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.
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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.
Haakon I, the Good (born 920?, ruled 946–61?), was the youngest son of Harald the Fairhair. He defeated his half brother Erik Bloodax, who had seized the throne. In about 961 he was killed by Erik’s sons, who had taken refuge in Denmark. Haakon II, the Broadshouldered (born 1147, ruled 1157–62), was the illegitimate son of Sigurd Munn.
Apr 27, 2020 · April 27, 2020. This scene, painted by the Norwegian artist Peter Nicolai Arbo (c. 1831–1892), depicts King Haakon the Good of Norway, who reigned from approximately 935 until 961. As the story goes, Haakon spent his youth in England, where he was fostered by King Athelstan (r. 925-939).
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