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  2. Harald Fairhair (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.

  3. Dec 13, 2019 · Harald Fairhair was the first king of Norway and the unification of the Viking tribes was started by his father, Halfdan the Black.

  4. 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. In a time when Norway was a collection of smaller territories, each with its own ruler, Harald had an ambition to unite them all.

  5. 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.

  6. Mar 14, 2024 · King Harald Fairhair’s rise to become the first king of a unified Norway is a fascinating tale woven through the threads of Norse sagas (historical narratives captured in Scandinavian prose), combining historical events with the richness of Scandinavian lore.

  7. May 10, 2022 · According to Icelandic sags, Harald Fairhair (Harald Hårfarge) is portrayed as the first King of Norway, the father of the modern Norwegian nation. Harald Fairhair was crowned King of Norway by the time he was 20.

  8. Nov 30, 2023 · Harald Fairhair, the Viking king who united Norway, stands as a towering figure in Norwegian history. His legacy is intertwined with the very fabric of the nation, and his name continues to evoke images of power, conquest, and the forging of a united kingdom.

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