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Olaf II Haraldsson (c. 995 – 29 July 1030), also Olav Haraldsson, later known as Saint Olaf and Olaf the Holy, was King of Norway from 1015 to 1028.
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.
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May 1, 2024 · Olaf II Haraldsson (Old Norse: Óláfr Haraldsson) (995 – July 29, 1030) was king of Norway from 1015 to 1028, (known during his lifetime as "the Big" (Óláfr Digre) and after his canonization as Saint Olaf or Olaus).
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- Gvarv, Sauherad, Telemark, Norway
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- Trondheim, Trondheim, Sør-Trøndelag, Norway
Apr 25, 2022 · Learn about the life and legacy of Olaf II Haraldsson, the Christian king who unified Norway and fought against Cnut and the Danes. Discover his birth, baptism, battles, death, and sainthood in this article.
May 17, 2018 · Olaf II Haroldsson, also known as St. Olaf, was the first king of the whole of Norway, who converted the country to Christianity and defended its independence. He was killed in 1030 by his enemies, but became a national saint and a symbol of the Norwegian monarchy.
The Battle of Stiklestad (Norwegian: Slaget på Stiklestad, Old Norse: Stiklarstaðir) in 1030 is one of the most famous battles in the history of Norway. In this battle, King Olaf II of Norway (Óláfr Haraldsson) was killed. During the pontificate of Pope Alexander III, the Roman Catholic Church declared Olaf a saint in 1164.
Learn about the life, reign, and legacy of Olaf II, the patron saint of Norway and a Viking leader who fought against paganism and foreign rulers. Find out how he was killed in battle, venerated as a saint, and depicted in Scandinavian art and literature.
