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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 ...
Harald "Bluetooth" Gormsson (Old Norse: Haraldr Blátǫnn Gormsson; Danish: Harald Blåtand Gormsen, died c. 985/86) was a king of Denmark and Norway. He was the son of King Gorm the Old and of Thyra Dannebod. Harald ruled as king of Denmark from c. 958 – c. 986.
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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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May 2, 2024 · Harald I (born c. 910—died c. 987, “Jumne,” Den.) was the king of Denmark from c. 958? to c. 985, credited with the first unification of the country.
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Mar 13, 2023 · Harald Bluetooth Gormsson, also known as Harald Blåtand Gormsen, reigned over his Danish kingdom from 958 to 986. Bluetooth is credited with bringing Denmark together with neighboring territories in Sweden and Norway. He is also famed for being the first king of Denmark to convert to Christianity.
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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. This 12th-century gilt plate from Tamdrup Church in Denmark is the oldest illustration of King Harald Bluetooth's baptism.
