Historical Events tagged with "Olaf II"
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Military & Warfare
King Olaf II's Final Stand at Stiklestad
July 29th, 1030 994 years ago
King Olaf II of Norway faced off against a larger Danish force at the Battle of Stiklestad. Attempting to reclaim his throne, Olaf engaged in fierce combat with his army composed mainly of loyal Norsemen. Despite a valiant effort, he was overwhelmed and ultimately fell in battle, leading to significant implications for the future of Norway.
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