1030 ⟶ Battle of Stiklestad: Olav Haraldsson's Defeat and Martyrdom
the Battle of Stiklestad (Norway): Olav Haraldsson loses to ...
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⚔️ Olav Haraldsson's Victory at the Battle of Nesjar
In the Battle of Nesjar in Oslofjord, Norway, the forces of Olav Haraldsson fought the forces of Sveinn Hákonarson, with a victory for Olav.⟶
VikingsMedieval WarfareBattleKings and RulersNaval Battle
Norway⚔️ Battle of Stiklestad: Olav Haraldsson's Defeat and Martyrdom
the Battle of Stiklestad (Norway): Olav Haraldsson loses to his pagan vassals and is killed in the battle. He is later canonized and becomes the patron saint of Norway and Rex perpetuum Norvegiae ('the eternal king of Norway').⟶
VikingsChristianizationSaintsMonarchyBattleReligious Conflict
Norway⚔️ Battle of Stamford Bridge
in the Battle of Stamford Bridge, the last Anglo-Saxon King Harold Godwinson defeated his brother Tostig Godwinson and Harold III of Norway.⟶
Medieval EnglandAnglo-SaxonsVikingsNorman ConquestWarfareBattleMilitary History
United KingdomNorway⚔️ Death of Sigurd I of Norway and the Start of Civil War
On March 26, Sigurd I of Norway dies. A golden era of 95 years comes to an end for Norway as civil wars between the members of Harald Fairhair's family line rage for the remainder of the century.⟶
Civil WarSuccessionMonarchyVikings
Norway📜 Norwegian Succession Law Enacted
The Norwegian Law of Succession takes effect.⟶
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