Olaf Tryggvason (960s – 9 September 1000) was King of Norway from 995 to 1000. He was the son of Tryggvi Olafsson, king of Viken (Vingulmark, and Rånrike), and, according to later sagas, the great …

Olaf Tryggvason (born c. 964—died c. 1000) was a Viking king of Norway (995– c. 1000), much celebrated in Scandinavian literature, who made the first effective effort to Christianize Norway.

Mar 15, 2023 · Celebrated in Norway as the first truly Christian king of the realm, the founder of its first church, and the city of Trondheim, Olaf Tryggvason is one of the country's most important historical …

Olaf I Tryggrason (968-1000) was a Viking warrior, who acquired wealth and fame by his raids in Britain and strove to bring national leadership and Christianity to pagan, politically divided tenth-century …

May 30, 2025 · 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 Tryggvason (c. 963–1000 AD) was a legendary Viking king of Norway who played a pivotal role in the country’s history. Known for his adventurous exploits, warrior prowess, and dedication to …

Jan 21, 2025 · Olaf Tryggvason was a member of the Norwegian nobility, possibly born but certainly raised in exile. He was the son of Tryggvi Olafsson, who was the king of an area called Viken, a strait …

In 1015, Olaf returned to Norway and declared himself king. Through a combination of military prowess and political cunning, he subdued rival petty kings and defeated his greatest rival Earl Sweyn of Lade …

Saint Olaf (c. 995 – 29 July 1030), also called Olaf the Holy, Olaf II, Olaf Haraldsson, and Olaf the Stout or "Large", [1] was King of Norway from 1015 to 1028.

Saint Olaf, also known as King Olaf II of Norway, is a significant historical figure recognized for his role as a warrior king and eventual patron saint of Norway.