Olaf II of Norway - Wikipedia
网页Olaf II Haraldsson (c.995 – 29 July 1030), also Olav Haraldsson and Olaf the Stout, later known as Saint Olaf and Olaf the Holy, was King of Norway from 1015 to 1028.
Olaf - Vikings Wiki
网页Olaf the Stout was a descendant of Harald Fairhair and a member of the Fairhair Dynasty (Hårfagreætta). As a petty king, he converted to Christianity and played a leading role in the Christianization and unification of Norway. He would rule as King Olaf II of Norway.
Olav Haraldsson – Olav the Stout – Olav the Saint - Viking
网页2015年6月24日 · Olav becomes King of all Norway. Olav started out from his home-base in Ringerike, north of Oslo, where his step-father helped him to become accepted as king. A short time later he was acknowledged as king in all of south-eastern Norway except for the area between present day Gothenburg and the Oslo Fjord. This area was occupied by …
Olaf III of Norway - Wikipedia
网页Olaf III or Olaf Haraldsson (Old Norse: Óláfr Haraldsson, Norwegian: Olav Haraldsson; c. 1050 – 22 September 1093), known as Olaf the Peaceful (Old Norse: Óláfr kyrri, Norwegian: Olav Kyrre), was King of Norway from 1067 until his death in 1093.
The Story of Saint Olav, Norway’s ‘Eternal King’ and Patron Saint
网页2024年9月11日 · Saint Olav, also known as Olaf II Haraldsson, holds a central place in Norwegian history, culture, and religious life. Let’s dive into the fascinating story. As the eternal king of Norway and its patron saint, Olav's legacy transcends centuries, symbolising the intersection of Viking heritage, Christianisation, and the unification of Norway.
Olaf II Haraldsson | Viking King of Norway, Christian Conversion ...
网页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 …
What Happened To Olaf Haraldsson In Real Life (& How Did He …
网页2023年1月15日 · Olaf Haraldsson (Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson) established himself as a villain in the first season of Vikings: Valhalla and continued to serve as one in season 2, but what happened in real life and how does his fate in the series compare to what really happened to him?
From Slave to Ruler: The Astonishing Journey of the Viking Olaf ...
网页2023年12月15日 · His rise from a slave to a king was not just a personal victory but a moment that reshaped the Norse world, setting the stage for his ambitious endeavors as a ruler and a harbinger of cultural...
Don Holloway’s ‘Battle for the Island Kingdom’
网页Olaf Haraldsson, also known as Olaf the Stout, fought on the English side, now stepped forward with a plan to destroy the bridge. Not far downstream lay an abandoned village. Olaf had the thatched roofs taken from the huts in the …
Who was Olaf II Haraldsson, Norway’s famous Saint and King?
网页2022年4月25日 · For a medieval king who died almost a millennium ago, there is very much a cult of Olaf II Haraldsson thriving in modern Norway. Shortly after his death, his body was interred at Nidaros Cathedral, and his beatification was begun by his old mate, Grimkell.