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Olaf Haraldsson

King of Norway from 1015 to 1028

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Olaf Haraldsson, also called Saint Olaf, Olaf the Holy, Olaf II, and Olaf the Stout or "Large", was King of Norway from 1015 to 1028. Son of Harald Grenske, a petty king in Vestfold, Norway, he was posthumously given the title Rex Perpetuus Norvegiae and canonized at Nidaros (Trondheim) by Bishop Grimketel, one year after his death in the Battle of Stiklestad on 29 July 1030. His remains were enshrined in Nidaros Cathedral, built over his burial site. His sainthood encouraged the widespread adoption of Christianity by Scandinavia's Vikings/Norsemen.

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Born
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Place of birth
Ringerike wd
Died
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Place of death
Stiklestad wd
Citizenship
Norway wd
Occupation
monarch wd
Spouse
Astrid Olofsdotter, Alfhild wd

Positions held wd

  • Monarch of Norway (1015–1028)

Questions

When was Olaf Haraldsson born?
Olaf Haraldsson was born on 995 in Ringerike.
What positions has Olaf Haraldsson held?
Positions held by Olaf Haraldsson include: Monarch of Norway (1015–1028).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Olaf Haraldsson · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q208331 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Olof Overselo.jpg (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 13 November 2026

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"Olaf Haraldsson". DigiNepal. Last updated 8 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/olaf-haraldsson. Retrieved 14 November 2026.

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