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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 ...

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   Dec 3, 2015 · Power and Politics at the time of King Harald Bluetooth, Denmark. Paper by Anne Pedersen. Given at Viking Globalization – Truso from the perspective of Baltic Commercial Centres conference at the Museum of Archaeology and History in Elbląg on May 19, 2015

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   Who was Harald the king of Denmark?

   • They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. 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. He was the son of Gorm the Old, the first significant figure in a new royal line centred at Jelling (North Jutland).

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   When did Harald become king?

   • 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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   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.

   Harald Bluetooth, Former King of Denmark and Norway - ThoughtCo

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   What did King Harald Bluetooth do?

   • 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. He thus played a leading role in the Christianization of Scandinavia. Did King Harald Bluetooth really have a blue tooth?

   Who was Harald Bluetooth? Life, Reign and Legacy

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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. He was the son of Gorm the Old, the first significant figure in a new royal line centred at Jelling (North Jutland). Harald completed the country’s unification begun by his father ...

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   Oct 10, 2015 · The Danes were united and Christianized in about 965 by King Harald "Bluetooth" Gormsson (c. 935 to c. 986; King of Denmark c. 958 to c. 986; King of Norway c. 970 to 986). Bluetooth's legacy includes so-called "runestones" - monuments that usually honor the dead and their deeds. He used the very best counselors and artisans for the job.

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7. 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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   Mar 13, 2023 · Life, Reign and Legacy. by World History Edu · March 13, 2023. Unbeknownst to many people, the 21st-century wireless communication technology Bluetooth derived its name from a 10th-century Viking king called Harald Bluetooth. Harald Bluetooth Gormsson, also known as Harald Blåtand Gormsen, reigned over his Danish kingdom from 958 to 986.