Battle of Svolder
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Military History
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles, Invasions, Raids, Conquests, Sieges, Ships, Naval History, Barbarians, Nomads
- Curriculum: Medieval History/Middle Ages, Scandinavian History
- Geographical Location: Baltic States
- Date: September 9, 1000
Article abstract: Type of action: Naval battle in the Viking Raids. Result: Death of King Olaf I Tryggvason and the temporary subjugation of Norway by Denmark.
During the Viking age, Norway and Denmark struggled for dominance in Scandinavia, and within each kingdom constant battles were fought between rival families for control of the throne. In Norway, the earls of Lade fought the family of Harald Finehair. Harald’s grandson, Olaf I Tryggvason, became king in 995 after killing Haakon the Good, the earl of Lade. Olaf was perhaps the foremost Viking of his day....
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