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3 days ago · The story of Stockholm Cathedral begins in the 13th century when Stockholm was founded by the Swedish statesman Birger Jarl. Although the exact date of the church‘s consecration remains shrouded in mystery, historical records first mention its existence in 1279, with the official consecration noted in 1306 (Dahlberg, 2010).
3 days ago · He proceeded to pursue a unilateral alliance with King Magnus ‘the Good’ of Norway and Denmark, especially against Slavic incursions from the east. In 1042, his eldest son, Ordulf /Otto, married Ulfhild Olavsdotter, a sister of Magnus, and a daughter of St. Olaf /’Olaf the Stout’ of Norway and Astrid Olofsdottir, an illegitmate daughter ...
3 days ago · POD: Harald Hardrada successfully restores the North Sea Empire. Kings of Ænglaend, Norway and Denmark: 1066-1089: King Harald III ( Hardrada) [1] 1089-1097: King Sigurd I ( Hardrada) [co-ruling Norway & Denmark with Haakon Hardrada 1089-1093] Kings of Ænglaend, Norway, Denmark, The Isles and Dublin:
3 days ago · Norse control of the Hebrides was formalised in 1098 when Edgar of Scotland formally signed the islands over to Magnus III of Norway. The Scottish acceptance of Magnus III as King of the Isles came after the Norwegian king had conquered Orkney , the Hebrides and the Isle of Man in a swift campaign earlier the same year, directed against the ...
11 hours ago · In the exhilarating world of chess, a young Indian talent, R Praggnanandhaa, has captured hearts and headlines with his recent victory over none other than the reigning world champion, Magnus Carlsen, at the Norway Chess tournament. This remarkable win not only secured Praggnanandhaa a prestigious ...
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8 hours ago · Stavanger: Indian teenage chess sensation R Praggnanandhaa defeated the world number one Magnus Carlsen in the classical format for the first time at the ongoing Norway Chess tournament on ...
