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Abt 1023 - 1071 (48 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 2
2. | St. Olaf II was born about 995 (son of Harald "Gremski" and Asta); died on 29 Jul 1030 in Slain in battle at Stiklestadt inconflict with King Knut of Denmark and England; was buried in Droutheim. Other Events and Attributes:
- Also Known As: Olaf "the Stout" during lifetime
- Fact: First Christian King of Norway
- Fact 1: Patron Saint of Norway
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With Aethelred II, bought Danes in England, tore down London Bridge (commemorated in nursery rhyme "London Bridge is falling down"), fought in western Europe, became sole ruler of Norway and forcibly Christianized inhabitants, slain during eclipse of 31 Aug 1030 at Stiklestad fighting Knut (Canute), King of England and Denmark.
St. married Astrid in Feb 1019. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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