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Olaf II (Norway)

Type Figure Region Norway Time c. 995–1030 Also known as Olaf II Haraldsson、Saint Olaf、圣奥拉夫、Olaf the Stout

Olaf II (c. 995–1030) was King of Norway (1015–1028), known for promoting Christianization, strengthening royal power, and enacting local legislation…

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  1. c. 995–1014Norway · NorwayBorn into a local magnate family, he took part in Viking and military activities in England, Normandy, and elsewhere in his youth; around the 1010s he was baptized in Normandy and converted to Christianity, laying the groundwork for his later return to preach at home.
  2. 1015–1028Trondheim · TrøndelagHe returned from overseas in 1015, defeating local chieftains to seize the throne; he forcefully promoted Christianization and church-building, enacted local customary law in the 1010s, and was forced into exile in 1028 under pressure from Cnut the Great.
  3. 1028–1030Stiklestad · TrøndelagAfter going into exile in 1028, he led his followers home in 1030 in an attempt to regain the throne and was killed at the Battle of Stiklestad on July 29; shortly after death he was venerated as a martyr and canonized in 1164.

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