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Harald Fairhair

King of Norway

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Harald Fairhair was a Norwegian king. According to traditions current in Norway and Iceland in the eleventh and twelfth centuries, he reigned from c. 872 to 930 and was the first King of Norway. Supposedly, two of his sons, Eric Bloodaxe and Haakon the Good, succeeded Harald to become kings after his death.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Vestfold wd
Died
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Place of death
Rogaland wd
Citizenship
Norway wd
Occupation
king wd
Spouse
Gyda Eiriksdatter, Åsa Håkonsdatter, Svanhild Øysteinsdotter wd

Positions held wd

  • Monarch of Norway (0924–0930)

Questions

When was Harald Fairhair born?
Harald Fairhair was born on 851 in Vestfold.
What positions has Harald Fairhair held?
Positions held by Harald Fairhair include: Monarch of Norway (0924–0930).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Harald Fairhair · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q206123 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Flateyjarbok Haraldr Halfdan.jpg by Tokle (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 14 November 2026

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"Harald Fairhair". DigiNepal. Last updated 8 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/harald-fairhair. Retrieved 14 November 2026.

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