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

Olaf II Haraldsson (born c. 995—died July 29, 1030, Stiklestad, Norway; feast day July 29) was the first effective king of all Norway and the country’s patron saint, who achieved a 12-year respite from Danish domination and extensively increased the acceptance of Christianity. His religious code of 1024 is considered to represent Norway’s ...

Olaf II of Denmark (December 1370 – 3 August 1387) [2] [3] was King of Denmark as Olaf II (though occasionally referred to as Olaf III [4] [5]) from 1376 and King of Norway as Olav IV from 1380 until his death. Olaf was the son of Queen Margaret I of Denmark and King Haakon VI of Norway, and grandson of kings Magnus IV of Sweden and Valdemar ...

Sep 11, 2024 · Saint Olav, also known as Olaf II Haraldsson, holds a central place in Norwegian history, culture, and religious life. Let’s dive into the fascinating story. 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.

Oct 24, 2012 · The holy, glorious, right-victorious martyr and right-believing King Olaf II of Norway (sometimes spelled Olav) is also known as Olaf Haraldson and was a son of Earl Harald Grenske of Norway. During his lifetime he was also called Olaf the Fat .

Apr 25, 2022 · Olaf II Haraldson (also traditionally named Saint Olaf / Olave) was traditionally seen as the leading figure in the Christianization of Norway, posthumously crowned Rex Perpetuus Norvegiaee (Eternal King of Norway).

Saint Olaf Haraldsson, also known as Olaf II, was the King of Norway from 1015 to 1028. His life took a dramatic turn after his death in 1030, when he was canonized and became a central figure in Norwegian identity and pride.

Olaf II, Oluf II or Olof II may refer to: Olaf II of Norway, king, 995 – 29 July 1030; Amlaíb Cuarán, king of Dublin, c. 900–981; Olof Björnsson, king of Sweden, reigned c. 970 – 975; Olaf the Black, king of Man, mid-13th; Olaf Haraldsen, anti-king of Denmark, died c. 1143; Olaf II of Denmark, king, 1370 – 23 August 1387

On 29 July, 1164, Pope Alexander III canonized Olaf II as a saint, recognizing his commitment to Christianity and his sacrifices for the faith. Saint Olaf II is venerated as a patron saint of carvers, difficult marriages, kings, and Norway. In representations and art, Saint Olaf II is often depicted as a king, wearing armor and carrying his ...

May 17, 2018 · Olaf II Haroldsson (ca. 990-1030), also called St. Olaf, was king of Norway from 1015 to 1028. The first king of the whole of Norway, he organized its final conversion and its integration into Christian Europe.