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Harald Fairhair [a] ( Old Norse: Haraldr Hárfagri) ( c. 850 – c. 932) was a Norwegian king. According to traditions current in Norway and Iceland in the eleventh and twelfth centuries, he reigned from c. 872 to 930 and was the first King of Norway.
Dec 13, 2019 · Widely considered as the first King of Norway, this shadowy historical figure is debated by scholars to this day. Did he truly exist? Are the sagas correct? Today we will attempt to give our own answer, as we explore the intriguing story about the man behind the modern Norwegian nation - Harald Fairhair.
Harald I (born c. 860—died c. 940) was the first king to claim sovereignty over all of Norway. One of the greatest of the 9th-century Scandinavian warrior chiefs, he gained effective control of Norway’s western coastal districts but probably had only nominal authority in the other parts of Norway.
Nov 29, 2023 · If you ever looked up Norwegian history, chances are you came across the name of Harald Fairhair, the first king of Norway. His story is like a mix of legend and real-life Viking drama.
The Fairhair dynasty ( Norwegian: Hårfagreætta) was a family of kings founded by Harald I of Norway (commonly known as "Harald Fairhair", Haraldr inn hárfagri) which united and ruled Norway with few interruptions from the latter half of the 9th century.
A short documentary about the early life and rise to power by Viking King Harald Fairhair with a tour through the regions of Norway where he lived.Online sho...
Discover the legendary exploits of Harald Fairhair, the first King of Norway, whose fierce warrior spirit united the Viking clans. Witness his epic battles and the remarkable legacy that shaped...
