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   Apr 23, 2021 · The conversion of Denmark and Sweden used less force than in Norway. The Danish Harald Bluetooth (Blåtand) Gormsson (c. 910 - c. 987), the king with the bad tooth whom the standard wireless connection has made famous, was baptised around 960, whereas in Norway Olaf Tryggvasson (c. 960-1000) set in motion a wide-scale conversion around 995, and ...

2. www.thoughtco.com › harald-bluetooth-profile-1788985Harald Bluetooth, Former King of Denmark and Norway - ThoughtCo

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   Jul 3, 2019 · Harald Bluetooth (c. 910–c. 987), otherwise known as King Harald I of Denmark, was best known for three major achievements. First, he completed the work of unifying Denmark under a single ruler. Second, he conquered Norway—an event which had major historical consequences. Finally, he converted the Danes and Norwegians to Christianity.

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   • The Norwegian king is a former Olympian. When King Harald V was born in 1937 at the royal estate of Skaugum, he became the first prince born in Norway in 567 years. He spent the first three years of his life in Norway, but when German troops invaded Norway, the royals fled to Sweden, and then the U.S. They wouldn't return until 1945.

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   • Subsequently Harald became king, together with his brother in 812-13, and with Godfrey’s sons in the period 819-27. However, dividing up the land with Godfrey’s sons was not without its conflicts. Therefore Harald twice sought the support of the Frankish king, Louis the Pious.

   The transition to Christianity - National Museum of Denmark

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   • Harald acceded to the throne upon the death of his father, King Olav, in January 1991. As he celebrates his 87th birthday, see the best photos of King Harald V throughout his life: Prince Olav and Princess Martha pose with their newborn, Prince Harald.

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   Was Harald a Christian king?

   • Harald was by no means the most Christian of medieval kings, but he did receive baptism, and he did do what he could to promote the religion in both Denmark and Norway. He had his father's pagan tomb converted to a Christian place of worship.

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4. en.natmus.dk › historical-knowledge › denmarkThe transition to Christianity - National Museum of Denmark

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   Harald Klak - the first Christian Viking king. In 826 Harald Klak consented to be baptised and thus became the first Danish Christian Viking king. Apparently he did not agree to this out of a strong commitment to Christianity. At this point in time Harald was in exile, after having been granted refuge by the Frankish king Louis the Pious (814-840).

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5. www.townandcountrymag.com › king-harald-v-photosKing Harald V's Life in Photos - Town & Country Magazine

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   Feb 21, 2024 · The Norwegian king is a former Olympian. When King Harald V was born in 1937 at the royal estate of Skaugum, he became the first prince born in Norway in 567 years. He spent the first three years ...

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Harald_II_of_DenmarkHarald II of Denmark - Wikipedia

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   Harald Svendsen (c. 996–998 − c. 1018) was King of Denmark (being Harald II) from 1014 until his death in c. 1018. He was the youngest son of Sweyn Forkbeard and Gunhild of Wenden, and was regent while his father was fighting Æthelred the Unready in England.

7. www.ancientpages.com › 2015/10/10 › legendary-haraldJelling Stone And Legendary Harald 'Bluetooth' King Of ...

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   Oct 10, 2015 · Harald "Bluetooth" Gormsson was King of Denmark for nearly 30 years, beginning in approximately 958 AD when his brother and favored son of Gorm the Old was killed in England during attacks near Ireland.

8. www.archaeology.org › issues › 161-1501Bluetooth's Fortress - Archaeology Magazine

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   January/February 2015. (Courtesy The Danish Castle Center, Linen) A newly discovered Viking fortress may have belonged to Harald “Bluetooth” Gormsson, the first king of Denmark.